TY - JOUR
T1 - Use of robotics and novel technologies in spine surgery in elderly patients
AU - Liu, Ann
AU - Jiang, Bowen
AU - Theodore, Nicholas
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2020/12
Y1 - 2020/12
N2 - As our global population ages, the demand for surgical treatment of spinal disorders in elderly patients has increased. The elderly population poses a unique challenge to spine surgeons due to multiple medical comorbidities and increased likelihood of complications. Robotics are being used for pedicle screw placement to enhance accuracy of placement and minimize surgical invasiveness. Although the use of robotics has not been studied specifically in elderly patients, this population may benefit significantly from the use of robotics as a minimally invasive technique to minimize blood loss, decrease operative time, and lessen postoperative pain—ultimately reducing complications.
AB - As our global population ages, the demand for surgical treatment of spinal disorders in elderly patients has increased. The elderly population poses a unique challenge to spine surgeons due to multiple medical comorbidities and increased likelihood of complications. Robotics are being used for pedicle screw placement to enhance accuracy of placement and minimize surgical invasiveness. Although the use of robotics has not been studied specifically in elderly patients, this population may benefit significantly from the use of robotics as a minimally invasive technique to minimize blood loss, decrease operative time, and lessen postoperative pain—ultimately reducing complications.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.semss.2020.100833
DO - 10.1016/j.semss.2020.100833
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85096191659
SN - 1040-7383
VL - 32
JO - Seminars in Spine Surgery
JF - Seminars in Spine Surgery
IS - 4
M1 - 100833
ER -