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Total Citations
430
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About
Joseph L. Laratta is a spine surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the fields of surgical robotics, image-guided navigation, and spinal deformity correction. His research focuses on improving the precision and safety of complex spine procedures, particularly through the integration of emerging technologies into the operating room. Laratta's most cited work, "Image-Guided Navigation and Robotics in Spine Surgery" (2018, 227 citations), has become a foundational reference for surgeons adopting these technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of stereotactic and intraoperative imaging systems. His complementary studies on S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screw placement—examining robotic versus freehand techniques across multiple publications—have helped establish evidence-based standards for spinopelvic fixation, a technically demanding procedure critical in long-segment spinal deformity surgery. These studies, accumulating over 160 combined citations, directly inform surgical decision-making and training. His contributions to the Scoliosis Research Society's morbidity and mortality database further demonstrate a commitment to large-scale outcomes research, identifying risk factors for instrumentation complications across thousands of patients. Collectively, Laratta's body of work bridges cutting-edge surgical technology with rigorous clinical analysis, making him a notable voice in the evolution of modern spine surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Image-Guided Navigation and Robotics in Spine Surgery227 citations · 2018
- 2Accuracy of S2 Alar-Iliac Screw Placement Under Robotic Guidance78 citations · 2017
- 3Human versus Robot65 citations · 2018
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