One-step insertion of navigated pedicle screws in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MITLIF): preliminary results of a novel technique.

To our knowledge, the use of one-step navigation-assisted self-drilling self-tapping pedicle screws with an embedded K-wire has not been previously described. Our initial experience with this novel technique modification was efficient and safe. Navigated surgery allows for newer and safer techniques to be incorporated into the surgeon's toolbox. Further studies should be performed to thoroughly evaluate this technique.