Abstract
We describe a system and a method for X-ray-based navigation in orthopaedic. Our method combines a X-ray camera with an infrared tracking system. The main benefits of this approach are the following: (1) High accuracy due to exact X-ray calibration with a cubic camera model. (2) Simplicity of use in clinical settings and moderate requirements in terms of workspace utilization and hardware. (3) Minimal modification requirements for clinical protocols. (4) Enhanced intra-operative image quality and reliability, achieved by avoiding the use of calibration bodies mounted to the X-ray source during treatment. (5) Substantial reduction of intra-operative computing time.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Rechnergestützte Verfahren in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie: Neue Techniken zur Informationsvermittlung --- Forschung --- Lehre --- Patientenversorgung --- Qualitätssicherung --- Internet-Adressen |
Editors | Jörg Jerosch, Klaus Nicol, Klaus Peikenkamp |
Number of pages | 9 |
Place of Publication | Heidelberg |
Publisher | Steinkopff |
Publication date | 1999 |
Pages | 452-460 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-642-63689-9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-642-58699-6 |
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Publication status | Published - 1999 |