M. Burhan Janjua

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Dr. M. Burhan Janjua is a prominent spine surgeon and researcher whose work bridges clinical outcomes, surgical innovation, and health economics. His primary research areas include lumbar spine fusion, surgical technology, and cost-effectiveness analysis in orthopedics. Dr. Janjua’s major contribution lies in critically evaluating the financial and clinical trade-offs of adopting advanced surgical technologies. His most-cited paper, “A cost benefit analysis of increasing surgical technology in lumbar spine fusion” (2020, 66 citations), provides a rigorous framework for assessing whether expensive intraoperative tools—such as navigation and robotics—truly improve patient outcomes or simply inflate healthcare costs. This work has become a key reference for surgeons, hospital administrators, and policymakers seeking evidence-based decisions in spine care. Beyond this landmark study, Dr. Janjua has published extensively on surgical techniques, patient-reported outcomes, and the optimization of perioperative care. His research is widely cited for its practical relevance and methodological rigor, influencing both clinical practice and resource allocation in spinal surgery. Dr. Janjua’s ability to combine surgical expertise with health policy analysis makes him a unique voice in the field, guiding the future of value-based spine care.