Accurate insertion of pedicle screws in scoliosis patients is a great challenge for surgeons due to the severe deformity of thoracic and lumbar spine. Meanwhile, mal-position of pedicle screw in scoliosis patients could lead to severe complications. Computer-assisted navigation technique may help improving the accuracy of screw placement and reducing complications. Thus, this meta-analysis of the published researches was conducted concentrating on accuracy of pedicle screw placement and postoperative assessment in scoliosis patients using computer-assisted navigation technique. PubMed, Cochrane and Web of Science databases search was executed. In vivo comparative studies that assessed accuracy and postoperative evaluation of pedicle screw placement in scoliosis patients with or without navigation techniques were involved and analysed.Background
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