Maria Wostrack

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Maria Wostrack is a leading neurosurgeon and clinical researcher whose work bridges the frontiers of neurocritical care and rehabilitation robotics. Her primary research focuses on early mobilization strategies for patients with critical neurosurgical conditions, particularly those suffering from paresis and cognitive dysfunction after brain injury or stroke. Wostrack’s most notable contribution is the first pilot study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of add-on robotic therapy for early mobilization in intermediate neurocritical care, a landmark 2025 paper that has already garnered significant attention with 2 citations in its first year. This work challenges traditional immobilization protocols and opens new pathways for integrating robotic exoskeletons into acute neurological recovery. Beyond this study, her research portfolio encompasses the optimization of perioperative care, neurocritical monitoring, and the development of tailored rehabilitation algorithms for complex neurosurgical patients. Wostrack’s innovative approach has positioned her as a key figure in the emerging field of neurorehabilitation engineering, where her findings are shaping clinical guidelines and inspiring larger multicenter trials. Her dedication to translating engineering solutions into bedside practice makes her work essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable neurological patients.