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Fortunately, surgeons can use medical imaging technologies to determine dimensions and orientation of pedicles for each vertebra and use that information for the planning of the placement and/or deployment of pedicle fixation devices such as pedicle screws. For example, MRI and CT scans can be used. The surgeon may preoperatively determine the trajectory needed for the approach and placement/deployment of the pedicle screw for each pedicle of each vertebra.

Added by DJM 1 2022