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Towards an Autonomous Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation Surgery Using a Concentric Tube Steerable Drilling Robot
Susheela Sharma, Sarah Go, Jeff Bonyun +3
Towards performing a realistic autonomous minimally invasive spinal fixation procedure, in this paper, we introduce a unique robotic drilling system utilizing a concentric tube ste…
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A Patient-Specific Framework for Autonomous Spinal Fixation via a Steerable Drilling Robot
Susheela Sharma, Sarah Go, Zeynep Yakay +6
In this paper, with the goal of enhancing the minimally invasive spinal fixation procedure in osteoporotic patients, we propose a first-of-its-kind image-guided robotic framework f…
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Spatial Spinal Fixation: A Transformative Approach Using a Unique Robot-Assisted Steerable Drilling System and Flexible Pedicle Screw
Susheela Sharma, Yash Kulkarni, Sarah Go +5
Spinal fixation procedures are currently limited by the rigidity of the existing instruments and pedicle screws leading to fixation failures and rigid pedicle screw pull out. Lever…