Abstract:Background: The purpose of this study was to understand the acoustic properties of vertebral cancellous bone by combining micro-CT scan data and use this as the theoretical basis for ultrasonic navigation with posterior pedicle screw fixation during spinal fusion surgery. Results: Two bovine spinal cancellous bone blocks and two human spinal allograft bone blocks simulated the condition of cancellous bone in the pedicle screw channel. Transmission experiments were performed on them, including amplitude, attenu… Show more
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