Augmented Reality-Assisted Navigation System for Transforaminal Epidural Injectionopen access
- Authors
- Jun, Eun Kyung; Lim, Sunghwan; Seo, Joonho; Lee, Kae Hong; Lee, Jae Hee; Lee, Deukhee; Koh, Jae Chul
- Issue Date
- Mar-2023
- Publisher
- Dove Medical Press Limited
- Keywords
- interventional procedure; epidural injection; augmented reality; navigation system; radiation exposure
- Citation
- Journal of Pain Research, v.16, pp 921 - 931
- Pages
- 11
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Journal of Pain Research
- Volume
- 16
- Start Page
- 921
- End Page
- 931
- URI
- https://scholarworks.korea.ac.kr/kumedicine/handle/2021.sw.kumedicine/62883
- DOI
- 10.2147/JPR.S400955
- ISSN
- 1178-7090
- Abstract
- Purpose
Multiple studies have attempted to demonstrate the benefits of augmented reality (AR)-assisted navigation systems in surgery. Lumbosacral transforaminal epidural injection is an effective treatment commonly used in patients with radiculopathy due to spinal degenerative pathologies. However, few studies have applied AR-assisted navigation systems to this procedure. The study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of an AR-assisted navigation system for transforaminal epidural injection.
Patients and Methods
Through a real-time tracking system and a wireless network to the head-mounted display, computed tomography images of the spine and the path of a spinal needle to the target were visualized on a torso phantom with respiration movements installed. From L1/L2 to L5/S1, needle insertions were performed using an AR-assisted system on the left side of the phantom, and the conventional method was performed on the right side.
Results
The procedure duration was approximately three times shorter, and the number of radiographs required was reduced in the experimental group compared to the control group. The distance from the needle tips to the target areas in the plan showed no significant difference between the two groups. (AR group 1.7 ± 2.3mm, control group 3.2 ± 2.8mm, P value 0.067).
Conclusion
An AR-assisted navigation system may be used to reduce the time required for spinal interventions and ensure the safety of patients and physicians in view of radiation exposure. Further studies are essential to apply AR-assisted navigation systems to spine interventions.
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