Jiyao Zou

University of Louisville, Sprint (United States)

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Jiyao Zou is a pioneering orthopedic researcher whose work centers on the surgical fixation of pelvic fractures, with a specific focus on robotic-assisted screw placement. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of using robotic arms for inserting iliosacral and trans-sacral screws—complex procedures traditionally reliant on fluoroscopic guidance. In a 2022 feasibility study (10 citations), Zou showed that a robotic arm could accurately place screws in osseous fixation pathways using a simulated bone model in the supine position. He followed this with a 2023 prospective cohort study (7 citations) directly comparing robotic-arm guidance to fluoroscopy for pelvic fracture fixation, evaluating unplanned cortical or neuroforaminal violations. This work is notable for its potential to reduce radiation exposure and improve screw placement precision in trauma surgery. Zou’s research is highly relevant to the growing field of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, and his findings are already informing clinical protocols. By bridging the gap between spine surgery robotics and pelvic trauma, he is helping to expand the applications of robotic technology in orthopedics, making complex pelvic fracture repairs safer and more reproducible.