Stavros Oikonomidis

Comparison of navigation and fluoroscopic assisted posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery

Abstract Purpose Intraoperative navigation is increasingly used in spinal deformity surgery. However, evidence comparing navigated and conventional fluoroscopic-assisted posterior fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is still heterogeneous and often lacks comprehensive perio...

Are large language models such as ChatGPT, capable of supporting patients and general practitioners after spine surgery?

Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether large language models (LLMs) can provide accurate, complete, and audience-adapted answers to common spine-surgery–related questions for patients and family practitioners. Methods Ten frequently asked spine-surgery questions were collected at a...