Long-term outcomes following augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw placement in spinal fusion patients

This study represents one of the first efforts to evaluate the clinical impact of augmented reality-assisted spinal surgery beyond intraoperative usage. While AR technology has been shown to enhance pedicle screw placement accuracy, our findings extend this knowledge by demonstrating sustained long-term improvements in physical functioning, mental health, and disability among patients undergoing AR-guided pedicle screw placement that are reasonably similar to those reported following other means of pedicle screw placement.