Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from science fiction to a technology infiltrating everyday life. In neurosurgery, clinicians and researchers are exploring ways to implement this powerful tool to improve the safety and efficiency of the perio...
Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Dec 21, 2023
There is a significant need for robust and objective outcome assessments in spine surgery. Constant monitoring via smartphones and wearable devices has the potential to fill this role by providing an in-depth picture of human well-being, creating an ...
Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Dec 19, 2023
A historical overview of the evolution of anterolateral approaches to the lumber spine and associated patient outcomes is presented. In addition, the modern incorporation of new technologies is discussed, including interbody cages, intraoperative ima...
Applications and workflows around spinal robotics have evolved since these systems were first introduced in 2004. Initially approved for lumbar pedicle screw placement, the scope of robotics has expanded to instrumentation across different regions. A...
Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Nov 29, 2023
The amount and quality of data being used in our everyday lives continue to advance in an unprecedented pace. This digital revolution has permeated healthcare, specifically spine surgery, allowing for very advanced and complex computational analytics...
Neurosurgery clinics of North America
May 25, 2022
Machine learning (ML) is an increasingly popular method of data analysis that has meaningful application within the realm of pain management. Current research has used this technique as a tool to refine patient selection for more invasive pain manage...
After robotic systems were approved for peripheral vascular interventions, many centers adopted this technology in treating carotid diseases. Robotic systems provide several advantages by eliminating radiation exposure and decreasing the rate of musc...
Significant progress has been made in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical medicine over the past decade, but the clinical development of AI faces challenges. Although the spectrum of AI applications is growing within clinical medicine...
Multiple registries are currently collecting patient-specific data on lumbar spondylolisthesis including outcomes data. The collection of imaging diagnostics data along with comparative outcomes data following decompression versus decompression and f...