A SPINAL PROBE INCORPORATING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF BREACHES DURING SURGERY

摘要

The present invention is directed to an innovative pedicle probe that uses a force-sensing electromechanical system coupled with haptic and visual feedback. The probe of the present invention reduces the rate of pedicle screw breaches during spinal fusion surgery. The probe provides an effective guidance system to aid surgeons in detecting and preventing cortical bone breaches, thereby minimizing risk of intraoperative injury to the patient. Moreover, the probe invention decreases surgeon reliance on intraoperative radiation, reducing harmful exposure to both patients and surgeons.