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ReviewOrthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Computer-assisted spine surgery : Current status and future perspectives].

Lukas Schönnagel, Thilo Khakzad, Matthias Pumberger, Maximillian Müllner

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Review in Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Lukas SchönnagelCentrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland. Lukas.Schoennagel@charite.de.
Thilo KhakzadCentrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
Matthias PumbergerCentrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
Maximillian MüllnerCentrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Computer-assisted spine surgery has evolved from fluoroscopy-based techniques to advanced navigation and robotic systems. These technologies aim to improve intraoperative precision, enhance instrument guidance, and increase reproducibility of surgical workflows. Modern platforms integrate preoperative planning, intraoperative imaging, and real-time tracking to support surgical decision-making. As adoption increases, their role in clinical practice continues to be critically evaluated. This review provides an overview of the development and current state of computer-assisted and robotic spine surgery, outlining key technological principles and clinical applications. In addition, it addresses current challenges, including workflow integration, resource requirements, and limitations of existing systems. Finally, emerging developments such as automation, improved imaging integration, and data-driven approaches are discussed to contextualize the potential future impact of these technologies on spine care.

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Robotic Surgical ProceduresSpinal DiseasesSpineSurgery, Computer-AssistedForecastingHumansAutomationImage-guided surgeryInstrument guidanceIntraoperative navigationSurgery planning

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