The Robotics Revolution in Spine Surgery: What's Real, What's Hype
SSF faculty break down FDA-cleared robotic systems, accuracy data from 3,400 cases, and what surgeons actually report after the learning curve.
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Endoscopic vs. Open TLIF: 5-Year Outcomes Across 847 Patients
UW, Mayo Clinic, and Duke. Primary endpoint: ODI at 24 months. Comparable improvement, significantly lower reoperation in the endoscopic cohort.
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