Robotic Spine Surgery
Robotic-assisted spine surgery combines advanced imaging with a robotic guidance arm. It helps Dr. Robert Ames plan and place spinal implants with a high degree of precision. The surgeon performs the operation; the robot guides trajectory based on the plan.
Dr. Ames is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon offering robotic-assisted spine surgery to patients in Sewell, Cherry Hill, and across South Jersey.
How it helps
- Precise placement of screws during spinal fusion
- Smaller incisions for minimally invasive fusion
- Less radiation exposure in many cases than traditional imaging guidance
Procedures where robotics is used
Robotic guidance is most often used in lumbar fusion for spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, and stenosis with instability, as well as in revision surgery and deformity correction.
Common questions
Is robotic surgery safer? Robotic guidance improves accuracy of implant placement. Overall outcomes still depend on the right diagnosis and the right operation.
Does insurance cover it? Robotic assistance is part of the surgical procedure and is not usually billed separately. Check with your plan for specifics.
Schedule a consultation
Call (609) 267-9400 to see Dr. Ames at Virtua Reconstructive Orthopaedics in Sewell or Cherry Hill, NJ.
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