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Microscope in modern spinal surgery: advantages, ergonomics and limitations
Author(s) -
Damodaran Omprakash,
Lee Jenny,
Lee Gabriel
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/ans.12044
Subject(s) - medicine , magnification , spinal surgery , surgical equipment , operating microscope , microscope , surgery , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science
The surgical microscope has revolutionized the practice of modern spine surgery. The major advantages of the microscope include better illumination, magnification and coaxial vision. It has also contributed to the welfare of the surgeon through improved ergonomics and opportunities to demonstrate surgical nuances to a training resident. However, there are limitations to its role in complex, long segment fixations and a potential for higher risk of surgical infections secondary to intraoperative contamination.