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Long-term outcomes following augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw placement in spinal fusion patients

  • By

  • Sai Chandan Reddy

  • Mahnoor Shafi

  • Alison Park

  • Liam P. Hughes

  • Jawad M. Khalifeh

  • Tej D. Azad

  • Timothy F. Witham

  • December 11, 2025

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    Augmented reality (AR) enhances pedicle screw placement accuracy in spinal fusion by overlaying digital images onto the surgeon's view.

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    This study evaluated long-term outcomes of AR-assisted spinal fusion in 59 patients, focusing on surgical outcomes and patient quality of life.

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    Patients underwent follow-up assessments using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and SF-36 to measure physical and mental functioning.

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    The study excluded cervical spine cases and revision surgeries to maintain consistency in evaluating AR's feasibility and outcomes.

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    Findings aim to determine if AR's technical advantages lead to clinically meaningful improvements in patient outcomes compared to traditional methods.

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Long-term outcomes following augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw placement in spinal fusion patients

  • by Sai Chandan Reddy, Mahnoor Shafi, Alison Park, Liam P. Hughes, Jawad M. Khalifeh, Tej D. Azad, Timothy F. Witham

  • December 11, 2025

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