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Dr. A. Karim Ahmed is a leading researcher in the field of spinal neurosurgery, with a primary focus on the precision and safety of pedicle screw insertion. His work critically evaluates the next generation of surgical technologies, specifically augmented reality (AR) and robotic-assisted systems. Dr. Ahmed’s major contributions include a landmark cadaveric proof-of-concept study demonstrating the feasibility of AR for pedicle screw placement, which has garnered 156 citations and established a foundation for future intraoperative navigation. He has also been instrumental in assessing the clinical accuracy of the ExcelsiusGPS® robotic system, providing some of the first objective, three-dimensional analyses of deviation from pre-planned trajectories. Through his development of novel 3D grading systems for instrumentation reliability, Dr. Ahmed has created essential metrics for evaluating and improving robotic spine surgery. His highly cited body of work, including studies with over 75 and 43 citations, directly informs the evolution of minimally invasive spinal techniques, making him a key voice in the transition from conventional manual methods to advanced computer-navigated and robotic-assisted surgery.