Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery-MIS Spinal Navigation: Key Concepts

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Kim discuss MIS (minimally invasive surgery) learning curves and navigation. They also demonstrate the use of the O-arm in a surgical procedure. Dr. Johnson mentions that he will be giving Dr. Terry Kim's talk on MIS surgery, as well as another talk on complications. He discusses the use of image guidance and navigation in their practice, explaining that it has become an everyday part of their work. They use this technology for a variety of procedures, including MIS, deformity, cervical, craniovertebral junction, transoral, and thoracolumbar surgeries. Dr. Johnson emphasizes the accuracy and improved outcomes that navigation provides, and highlights the benefits of minimally invasive navigated TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) procedures. He also explains the importance of workflow in the operating room when using navigation, including proper positioning of patients and placement of instruments and equipment. The video concludes with a thank you list of references and a picture of Dr. Kim with his family.

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J. Patrick Johnson, MD, FAANS
Terrence T. Kim MD

Keywords

MIS learning curves

navigation

O-arm

image guidance

minimally invasive navigated TLIF procedures