Monica Arnell
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Dr. Monica Arnell is a leading voice in the integration of robotics with spinal surgery, a field where precision is paramount. Her seminal review, "Robotics and the spine: a current and ongoing applications" (2014), which has garnered 57 citations, stands as a foundational text for surgeons and engineers alike. In this work, Dr. Arnell systematically catalogued the early promise of robot-assisted spine surgery, demonstrating how robotic systems could enhance surgical accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and reduce complication rates compared to traditional techniques. By synthesizing the first wave of clinical evidence, she provided a critical roadmap for the adoption of these technologies, moving them from experimental novelty toward standard-of-care. Her research directly addresses the core challenge of spinal procedures: the need for millimeter-level precision in a complex, high-risk anatomical environment. Dr. Arnell’s contributions have not only shaped current surgical practice but have also inspired a new generation of research into autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic systems for orthopedics. Her work remains a benchmark for evaluating the efficacy and safety of robotic assistance in the operating room.
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- 1Robotics and the spine: a review of current and ongoing applications57 citations · 2014