Vincenzo Denaro
Università Campus Bio-Medico, Campus Bio Medico University Hospital
Papers
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Total Citations
582
H-Index
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About
Vincenzo Denaro is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neural engineering and spinal surgery, whose work has fundamentally advanced both neuroprosthetics and surgical precision. His most impactful contribution is the groundbreaking 2010 study on double nerve intraneural interface implants in a human amputee for robotic hand control, which has garnered 395 citations and demonstrated the first successful bidirectional communication between the peripheral nervous system and a robotic prosthesis. Denaro’s research explores how intraneural multielectrodes can record neural signals and deliver sensory feedback, enabling amputees to experience embodiment—the perception that a prosthetic hand feels like their own. His 2020 study on sensory- and action-oriented embodiment, with 52 citations, showed that such interfaces can modulate sensorimotor cortical integration, as confirmed by EEG-TMS co-registration. More recently, Denaro has become a leader in robotic spine surgery, authoring a 2020 state-of-the-art review (85 citations) on augmented reality systems and publishing systematic reviews on pedicle screw accuracy. His work has not only restored function to amputees but also set new standards for minimally invasive, robot-navigated spinal fusion, reducing radiation exposure and improving patient outcomes.
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