Avineck, the neck of the bird, an arm for the robots

Abstract

INTRODUCTION : In spine surgery, scoliosis, herniated discs and spondylitis are currently treated by spinal fusion. However, the choice of an optimal spinal fusion level has still limitations. Indeed, no objective tool to find the most suitable surgery is available. So, surgeries are often surgeon-specific: a single patient may be advised different surgical strategies depending on surgeons. [...]