Michele Lisanti
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Michele Lisanti is a leading researcher in the field of orthopedic spine surgery, with a primary focus on precision medicine and patient-specific surgical planning. His major contributions center on the development and optimization of patient-specific templates (PSTs) for pedicle screw placement, a technique designed to dramatically reduce the high error rates—ranging from 10% to 40%—associated with traditional free-hand or fluoroscopic methods. His seminal 2012 work, "An optimal design for patient‐specific templates for pedicle spine screws placement," which has garnered 31 citations, established a foundational methodology: using preoperative CT scans to segment vertebrae and plan screw trajectories virtually, then fabricating custom guides. This work has significantly advanced the safety and accuracy of spinal instrumentation. His 2015 paper, "Patient’s Specific Template for Spine Surgery," further refines these concepts. Lisanti’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering a tangible solution to a persistent surgical challenge. His contributions are particularly impactful for students and researchers in biomedical engineering and orthopedics, demonstrating how computational design and 3D printing can translate into direct patient benefits, improving outcomes in complex spinal procedures.
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- 2Patient’s Specific Template for Spine Surgery3 citations · 2015