Barbara Carl

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Barbara Carl is a pioneering spine surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted spinal surgery, with a particular focus on improving precision and safety in pedicle screw placement. Her major contributions include the first clinical evaluation of the Cirq® robotic alignment system, a surgeon-controlled robotic arm developed by Brainlab. In her landmark 2021 study, Carl meticulously analyzed the initial intraoperative experience with 70 thoracolumbar pedicle screws, demonstrating the system’s feasibility and accuracy in real-world surgical settings. This work, which has garnered 29 citations, provided critical early evidence for the adoption of robotic guidance in spine surgery, highlighting reduced radiation exposure and enhanced screw placement accuracy compared to traditional freehand techniques. Carl’s research addresses a key challenge in spinal instrumentation—minimizing malposition rates and revision surgeries—while establishing benchmarks for robotic workflow integration. Her findings have influenced subsequent studies on robotic alignment systems and are frequently referenced in reviews of emerging spinal technologies. As a clinician-researcher, Carl bridges the gap between surgical innovation and practical implementation, making her a respected voice in the rapidly evolving field of computer-assisted spine surgery.