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Image Fusion for Computer-assisted Bone Tumor Surgery

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Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

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The fusion of computed tomography and magnetic resonance images is a software-dependent processing technique that enables one to integrate and analyze preoperative images for planning complex musculoskeletal tumor resections. By integrating various imaging modalities into one imaging data set we may facilitate preoperative image analysis and planning of navigation computer-assisted bone tumor resection and reconstruction. We performed image fusion for computer-assisted tumor surgery in 13 consecutive patients, seven males and six females, with a mean age of 35.8 years (range, 6–80 years). Visual verification of fused images was accurate in all patients. The mean time for image fusion was 30.6 minutes (range, 8–80 minutes). After intraoperative registration, all tumor resections were performed as planned preoperatively under navigation image guidance. Resections achieved after navigation resection planning were validated by postoperative CT or resected specimens in seven patients. Histologic examination of all resected specimens showed tumor-free margins in patients with bone sarcoma. The fusion of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to enhance computer-assisted bone tumor surgery. The fusion image, when combined with surgical navigation, helps surgeons reproduce a preoperative plan reliably and may offer substantial clinical benefits.

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Acknowledgments

We thank Eric Wai-kin Ng and Keith Kam-shing Lee (ACAOS-ITAV team, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong), for setup of the navigation system and documentation of operative procedures; Ulrich G. Buehner and Dr. Sarvestani Amir (R&D, Computer Assisted Applications, Stryker Navigation, Freiburg, Germany) for their support with use of the cranial navigation software; and Dr. Paul Unwin and the design team (Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd, Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex, UK) for the CAD custom tumor prosthesis. We also appreciate the assistance of Prof. Martin C. M. Wong and Man-ho Lee (Department of Rapid Prototyping & Tooling Unit, Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in use of the CAD software.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong

    Kwok Chuen Wong MD, Shekhar Madhuker Kumta MD & Lung Fung Tse MD

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Organ Imaging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong

    Gregory Ernest Antonio MD

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Wong, K.C., Kumta, S.M., Antonio, G.E. et al. Image Fusion for Computer-assisted Bone Tumor Surgery. Clin Orthop Relat Res 466, 2533–2541 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-008-0374-5

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