Steven D. Glassman
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About
Steven D. Glassman is a spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing the safety and precision of robotic-assisted lumbar fusion surgery. His major contributions center on identifying and mitigating the risks of screw malposition in robotic-assisted cortical bone trajectory (RA-CBT) procedures, a technique that improves spinal fixation. In his most cited study (2021, 15 citations), Glassman demonstrated that robotic-assisted lumbar fusion significantly reduces 90-day complication rates compared to non-robotic approaches, using a rigorous propensity-matched design. His subsequent research (2023, 5 citations) systematically analyzed risk factors for intraoperative screw malposition due to skive or shift, while his 2024 work (3 citations) specifically addressed medial breach risks. Notably, his 2024 comparison of no-tap versus tapping techniques (1 citation) provides practical guidance for surgical workflow optimization. Glassman’s research is highly impactful for spine surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to enhance robotic-assisted outcomes, and his work is increasingly cited as robotic spine surgery gains traction. His findings directly inform surgical decision-making, reducing complications and improving patient safety in minimally invasive spinal procedures.
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