Discussion on navigation and robotics enhancing spine surgery, indicating financial and workflow improvements.
Navigation and robotics in spine surgery offer robust technical benefits but remain constrained by cost, training, and workflow barriers. Balanced integration-expanding applications beyond pedicle screw placement, supported by automation, standardized metrics, and scalable financial models-is essential to realize their full clinical and societal value.
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