Dr. Lebl with robotic-assisted spine surgery system; The image in the middle represents a pre-operative plan based on the robotic software used for the pedicle screws. On the right, is a post-operative image of the same planned pedicle, where the screws were placed by the robot. This was done in a patient who exhibited lumbar degenerative pathology. / Source: Hospital for Special Surgery Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.
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Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS.org) Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.