Brandon S. Bucklen
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6
Total Citations
99
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About
Brandon S. Bucklen is a spine surgery researcher whose work centers on surgical robotics, navigated pedicle screw placement, and minimally invasive spinal techniques. His research has meaningfully advanced the field's understanding of how robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) systems compare to conventional freehand approaches in both accuracy and safety. Bucklen's most influential contribution, a 2019 cadaveric investigation with 56 citations, rigorously evaluated a novel robotic navigation platform across ten board-certified surgeons, examining procedural time, screw accuracy, and clinician radiation exposure — critical metrics for real-world surgical adoption. This work established an evidence foundation for RAN integration into spine surgery workflows. His subsequent studies have reinforced these findings: a 2023 retrospective review demonstrated measurable reductions in thoracic pedicle screw misplacement rates using robot-guided navigation, while cadaveric analyses of lumbar breach rates have clarified the risk landscape of percutaneous techniques. More recently, Bucklen has explored innovative applications of robotic navigation, including dual-screw constructs for osteopenic vertebral fractures and pelvic osseous fracture fixation pathways. These contributions collectively reflect a research trajectory focused on improving surgical precision, reducing complications, and expanding robotic-assisted techniques into increasingly complex spinal and pelvic pathology.
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- 3Lumbar Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Breach Rates14 citations · 2020
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