Inherent precision of mechanical, infrared and laser-guided navigation systems for computer-assisted surgery

Marmulla, R and Hilbert, M and Niederdellmann, H (1997) Inherent precision of mechanical, infrared and laser-guided navigation systems for computer-assisted surgery. JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 25 (4). pp. 192-197. ISSN 1010-5182,

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Abstract

This investigation detects the inherent precision of four navigation systems, of different structural type, for computer-assisted surgery, ranging from 0.1 to 1.8 mm: the Viewing Wand with a mechanical arm, and three new systems, the SMN microscope and STP pointer with infrared technology and the MKM system with laser autofocus. For this purpose, a new standard to detect separately the inherent deviations of navigation systems from the deviations caused by acquisition of CT data sets, is introduced. The measurements are performed within a complete three-dimensional room, consisting of three orthogonal planes of a geometric model. The method introduced is valid for regular measurements of the inherent precision of navigation systems for quality assurance in order to prevent intraoperative failure caused by insufficient potentiometers, infrared transmitters or receivers.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ARM;
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2022 08:31
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/50671

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