About

Dr. Amr Nimer is a leading figure in the field of spinal surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive techniques and the integration of advanced technology to enhance surgical precision. His primary research areas include the biomechanics of spinal instrumentation, the clinical outcomes of robot-assisted and navigated surgery, and the prevention of iatrogenic complications. Dr. Nimer’s most impactful work, a 2017 study with 47 citations, critically examines the rates of upper facet joint violation during pedicle screw placement, comparing percutaneous robot-assisted methods to open techniques. This research has been instrumental in identifying risk factors and refining insertion strategies to protect adjacent joint integrity. Additionally, his comprehensive 2014 historical review on navigation and robot-aided spinal surgery, with 15 citations, serves as a foundational text for surgeons and researchers, charting the evolution from early navigation to modern robotic systems. Dr. Nimer’s contributions are pivotal in advancing safer, more effective spinal procedures, directly influencing clinical guidelines and the adoption of technology-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes in complex spinal pathologies.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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Papers
62
Total Citations
31
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Rates of Upper Facet Joint Violation in Minimally Invasive Percutaneous and Open Instrumentation: A Comparative Cohort Study of Different Insertion Techniques
47 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

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