Alison M. Westrup

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Dr. Alison M. Westrup is a leading researcher at the intersection of spine surgery, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Her work focuses on evaluating and advancing the use of cutting-edge technologies to improve surgical outcomes for patients with degenerative spinal conditions. Dr. Westrup’s most impactful contributions include a highly cited systematic review on robotics in spine surgery (46 citations), which has become a foundational reference for surgeons and engineers developing robotic-assisted techniques. She further demonstrated her expertise by authoring a seminal review on the utility of machine learning algorithms in degenerative cervical and lumbar spine disease (25 citations), highlighting how AI can enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. Through these rigorous analyses, Dr. Westrup has not only synthesized the current state of the field but also identified critical gaps and future directions for innovation. Her work is essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking to understand the evidence behind robotic and machine learning applications in spine care, establishing her as a key voice in the movement toward more precise, data-driven spinal surgery.