A Technical Note is a short scientific article that describes a specific surgical technique, device, protocol, or technological implementation. It focuses on the *technical execution* rather than clinical results.
✅ Key Characteristics
Concise, focused content
Describes “how to do” a specific technique
May include diagrams, images, or device specs
Usually no patient cohort or statistical analysis
Aims to share innovations in practice, not test hypotheses
⚠️ What It Is NOT
Not a clinical trial
Not a full case series or meta-analysis
Not suitable for conclusions about safety or efficacy
📌 Example Titles
“Frameless stereotactic registration using cone-beam CT: a technical note”