Jamal N. Shillingford

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Texas Health Dallas, Norton Healthcare

Papers

Total Citations

203

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About

Jamal N. Shillingford is a spine surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of spinal instrumentation, with a particular focus on robotic-guided surgery and spinopelvic fixation techniques. His research has centered on improving the precision and safety of complex spinal procedures, most notably the placement of S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screws — a technically demanding technique used to stabilize the lumbosacral junction in spinal deformity surgery. Shillingford's most influential contributions compare robotic guidance systems against traditional freehand techniques, demonstrating meaningful differences in screw placement accuracy. His 2017 study on robotic-guided S2AI screw placement has garnered 78 citations, while his 2018 "Human versus Robot" comparative cohort analysis has earned 65 citations — collectively establishing him as a leading voice in the emerging field of surgical robotics for spine care. Beyond robotics, Shillingford has contributed to broader patient safety research through his analysis of instrumentation complication rates using the Scoliosis Research Society's morbidity and mortality database, offering valuable epidemiological insights that inform surgical risk stratification. His body of work reflects a consistent commitment to optimizing surgical outcomes through both technological innovation and rigorous clinical investigation.