Rodolfo Zamora

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Rodolfo Zamora is a pioneering orthopedic trauma surgeon whose work centers on advancing surgical precision in pelvic fracture fixation. His most-cited study, "The Use of a Robotic Arm for Fixation of Pelvic Fractures" (2023, 7 citations), represents a significant contribution to the field of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery. In this prospective cohort study, Zamora directly compared the accuracy of iliosacral and transsacral screw placement using traditional fluoroscopy versus a robotic arm, with a primary focus on reducing unplanned cortical or neuroforaminal violations. His findings offer critical evidence for the adoption of robotic assistance in one of trauma surgery's most technically demanding procedures, where screw misplacement can lead to devastating neurological injury. As a single-surgeon study conducted at a North American center, this work provides a controlled, real-world assessment of robotic technology's potential to enhance patient safety. Zamora's research sits at the intersection of trauma surgery and medical robotics, demonstrating how emerging technologies can improve outcomes in complex pelvic trauma. His work is particularly relevant for surgeons and researchers exploring the integration of navigation and robotic systems into standard trauma care.