Text and image: Orthopedics Department, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital葉光庭醫師
A man in his fifties, who has been engaged in heavy agricultural work for many years, has developed degeneration in his thoracic and lumbar spine. Conservative treatments have failed to alleviate his pain significantly. Therefore, it is recommended that he undergo lumbar spine surgery again.
Due to the same reasons as before, involving the 12th thoracic vertebra and the 1st lumbar vertebra, internal fixation surgery has already been performed. Several years later, due to degeneration in the lumbar spine and after multiple rounds of conservative treatment, it is recommended to undergo surgery again. The pain has become intolerable, leading to the decision to undergo spinal internal fixation surgery. Considering the surgical approach andHualien Tzu Chi HospitalDue to the recent introduction of the latest techniques AR spine navigation systemand determining that this time the surgery should not be excessively long, and in order to facilitate a clearer view of the implant's position and angle, augmented reality (AR) navigation is utilized. As a result, the surgery time is significantly reduced compared to expectations. Both operating surgeons can focus intensely on the surgical area without needing to frequently glance up to check X-ray images. Additionally, due to AR navigation, radiation exposure is greatly reduced.
The surgery recovery is progressing well.The safest approach is often the best treatment!
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