• 1. Third Clinical Medical College, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, P. R. China;
  • 2. Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, P. R. China;
KANG Nan, Email: kangnan166@163.com
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Objective  To explore the application progress and clinical value of digital technologies in the surgical treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods  By systematically reviewing domestic and international literature, the study summarized the specific application scenarios, operational procedures, and technical advantages of digital technologies [including preoperative three-dimensional (3D) planning, intraoperative real-time navigation, robot-assisted surgery, and 3D printing] in AS surgery, and analyzed their impact on surgical accuracy, complication rates, and clinical outcomes. Results Digital technologies significantly improve the precision and safety of AS surgery. Preoperative 3D planning enables personalized surgical protocols; intraoperative navigation systems dynamically adjusts surgical trajectories, reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury; robot-assisted surgery can minimize human errors and enhance implant positioning accuracy; 3D-printed anatomical models and guides optimize the correction of complex spinal deformities. Furthermore, the combined applications of these technologies shorten operative time, reduce intraoperative blood loss, decrease postoperative complications (e.g., infection, nerve injury), and accelerate functional recovery.Conclusion Through multidimensional integration and innovation, digital technologies provide a precise and minimally invasive solution for AS surgical treatment. Future research should focus on their synergy with biomaterials and intelligent algorithms to further refine surgical strategies and improve long-term prognosis.

Citation: YANG Haorui, LIU Lu, KANG Nan. Advances in application of digital technologies in surgery for ankylosing spondylitis. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2025, 39(7): 896-902. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202504017 Copy

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