Aida Ribera-Navarro
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About
Aida Ribera-Navarro is a leading researcher in the field of pediatric spinal surgery, with a specific focus on improving the safety and accuracy of pedicle screw placement in complex spinal deformities like scoliosis. Her work critically addresses the challenges posed by vertebral rotation and distorted anatomy in young patients, pioneering the use of patient-specific 3D-printed surgical guides (PSSGs) as a safer alternative to conventional free-hand and image-guided methods. In her highly cited 2021 study, she provided a critical analysis for the safe design of these guides, while a subsequent paper compared different guide design approaches to optimize clinical applicability. Her systematic review and meta-analysis, also from 2021, rigorously evaluated the accuracy of various pedicle screw placement methods in pediatric and adolescent populations, synthesizing evidence from multiple studies. With her most cited papers accumulating over 35 citations, Ribera-Navarro’s contributions are instrumental in advancing personalized, minimally invasive surgical solutions, directly impacting the safety and outcomes of young patients undergoing spinal fusion.
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