Thomas A. Wells-Quinn

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Thomas A. Wells-Quinn has established himself as a leading voice in the evaluation and implementation of assistive technologies for spinal surgery, with particular expertise in surgical navigation, robotics, and imaging systems. His most influential work, "What should my hospital buy next?" (2019), has garnered 133 citations and remains a landmark resource for surgeons and hospital administrators navigating the complex landscape of technology acquisition for spinal fusion procedures. By synthesizing practical guidance on comparing navigation and robotic platforms, Wells-Quinn bridges the critical gap between clinical need and institutional decision-making. His 2022 narrative review on technology procurement further refined these frameworks, addressing cost, compatibility, and system-specific considerations with actionable recommendations. More recently, his 2024 critique of spinal robotics development demonstrates an evolving scholarly perspective, challenging the field's disproportionate focus on pedicle screw placement and advocating for broader, surgeon-driven innovation. Collectively, his work reflects a consistent commitment to ensuring that technological advancement in spine surgery is both critically examined and strategically implemented, making him an essential reference for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare administrators alike.

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1. 1
   What should my hospital buy next?—Guidelines for the acquisition and application of imaging, navigation, and robotics for spine surgery

   133 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Negotiating for new technologies: guidelines for the procurement of assistive technologies in spinal surgery: a narrative review

   18 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Challenges in contemporary spinal robotics: encouraging spine surgeons to drive transformative changes in the development of future robotic platforms

   2 citations · 2024

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