Computerized navigation for treatment of slipped femoral capital epiphysis. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • In situ pinning with a single screw is the treatment of choice for symptomatic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). Some technical features are critical and include proper screw entry point, screw direction in relation to the epiphysis, and the length of screw. These are complicated by the deformity created as a result of the posterior slip of the epiphysis. Fluoroscopic based computerized navigation system can increase precision in screw placement while performing the surgical task, and markedly reduce radiation. By using real fluoroscopy-based navigation, the screw can be placed with only two fluoroscopic images. Entry point, length, and precise direction can all be easily determined through this technique.

publication date

  • September 1, 2006

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC2488163

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 17644405424

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/01.bot.0000151821.79827.fb

PubMed ID

  • 18751832

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 2

issue

  • 2