Journal article
Robotically Assisted Nerve and Facet Blocks A Cadaveric Study
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of using a joystick-controlled robotic needle driver to place a 22-gauge needle for nerve and facet blocks.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Biplane fluoroscopy and a robotic needle driver were used to place 12 needles into the lumbar paraspinal region of an embalmed female cadaver (age at death, 98 years). Small metal BB nipple markers (1 mm in diameter) were inserted …
Authors
Cleary K; Stoianovici D; Patriciu A; Mazilu D; Lindisch D; Watson V
Journal
Academic Radiology, Vol. 9, No. 7, pp. 821–825
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2002
DOI
10.1016/s1076-6332(03)80356-2
ISSN
1076-6332