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About
Samir Morad is a leading figure in the field of surgical robotics, with a primary focus on developing minimally invasive systems for orthopaedic and spinal surgery. His most significant contributions center on the design and validation of the RAFS (Robot-Assisted Fracture Surgery) system, a computer-assisted robotic platform that enables percutaneous reduction of complex intra-articular joint fractures. By integrating pre- and intra-operative imaging with robotic precision, Morad’s work directly addresses the limitations of traditional open surgery—reducing soft tissue damage, hospitalization time, and recovery periods. His highly cited papers, including “Image-Guided Surgical Robotic System for Percutaneous Reduction of Joint Fractures” (53 citations) and “Navigation system for robot-assisted intra-articular lower-limb fracture surgery” (48 citations), have established foundational methods for fiducial-based CT/fluoroscope registration and real-time 3D image guidance. Beyond joint surgery, Morad has pioneered flexible robotic devices for spinal procedures, including a water jet cutting probe and a novel concentric connector joint (CCJ) platform, which offer enhanced dexterity and active constraint control for navigating complex bone anatomy. His cumulative work, spanning over a decade, has garnered more than 150 citations and represents a critical step toward safer, more effective, and truly minimally invasive orthopaedic interventions.
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