Daniel Hedequist
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128
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About
Dr. Daniel Hedequist is a pioneering pediatric orthopedic surgeon whose work centers on advancing spinal deformity surgery through robotics and navigation. His major contributions have transformed the safety and precision of pedicle screw placement in children, particularly for complex conditions like adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, high-grade spondylolisthesis, and congenital spine deformities. In his landmark study of the first 40 robotic-assisted cases (2020, 45 citations), he demonstrated the feasibility of this technology in pediatric patients. His subsequent research, including a 162-case series (2023, 20 citations), confirmed the intraoperative efficacy and accuracy of robotic-assisted navigation (RAN), while a direct comparison with the freehand technique (2022, 19 citations) showed RAN’s superior screw placement accuracy. Dr. Hedequist has also developed best practice guidelines and error classification systems for robotic-assisted spine surgery, establishing foundational safety protocols. His work has garnered over 130 citations, reflecting its profound impact on pediatric spine surgery. By integrating robotics with real-time navigation, he has set new standards for minimally invasive, high-precision care in children with spinal deformities.
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- 7Navigation and Robotics in Pediatric Spine Surgery5 citations · 2020
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