Here are four points:
1. James Zucherman, MD, director of St. Mary’s spine center, adopted the robotic technology to enhance precision in screw placement during spine surgery.
2. The Mazor Robotics technology creates a computerized three-dimensional guide of the spine, providing direction on screw placement.
3. With the help of the robotic technology, Dr. Zucherman is able to use larger and stronger screws during surgeries.
4. Dr. Zucherman finds the technology particularily useful in analyzing scolitotic vertebrae that have complex angles.
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