title: Computer-aided surgery. A GPS for the OR.
abstract: Computer-aided surgery lets you visualize the position of instruments and implants during procedures. It improves surgical accuracy and enhances capabilities in areas where direct visibility is limited. How does the technology work, and how might it affect your budget?
mesh_terms: D040362:Geographic Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000379:methods*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014584:User-Computer Interface