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Original Article

Intraoperative Accuracy Evaluation of Virtual Fluoroscopy A Method for Application in Computer-Assisted Distal Locking

Pages 221-224 | Received 21 Nov 2000, Accepted 23 Jun 2001, Published online: 06 Jan 2010
 

Abstract

Virtual fluoroscopy integrates intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy as an imaging modality for surgical navigation. In the operating room, the conditions for application of virtual fluoroscopy may be impaired. In such situations, the surgeon is interested in an intraoperative check to decide whether the accuracy available is sufficient to perform the scheduled procedure. The test principle is to include an artificial landmark within the fluoroscopic images acquired for virtual fluoroscopy. As this landmark is fixed outside the patient, it can be touched with the referenced tool prior to performing the procedure. A mismatch between the actual tool position at the landmark and the virtual tool position as visualized on the computer screen allows estimation of the system's accuracy. The principle described was designed for detection of inaccuracies resulting from input of nonoptimal data to the navigation system. The method was successfully applied during computer-assisted distal locking of intramedullary implants, and the test principle might be adapted for other applications of virtual fluoroscopy.

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