Spinal robotics in cervical spine surgery: a systematic review with key concepts and technical considerations.

Journal: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine
Published Date: Sep 9, 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Spinal robotics for thoracolumbar procedures, predominantly employed for the insertion of pedicle screws, is currently an emerging topic in the literature. The use of robotics in instrumentation of the cervical spine has not been broadly explored. In this review, the authors aimed to coherently synthesize the existing literature of intraoperative robotic use in the cervical spine and explore considerations for future directions and developments in cervical spinal robotics.

Authors

  • Ryan S Beyer
    1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange.
  • Andrew Nguyen
    2Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego.
  • Nolan J Brown
    School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA.
  • Julian L Gendreau
    4Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Matthew J Hatter
    1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange.
  • Omead Pooladzandi
    3Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California; and.
  • Martin H Pham
    Department of Neurosurgery, University of San Diego Health, Sand Diego, CA, USA.

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