Dr. Richard Bransford Using New Robotic-Assisted Device in Spinal Surgery

Dr. Richard Bransford prepares to deploy an assistive robotic arm during spine surgery. Photo credit: UW Medicine
Dr. Richard Bransford

Dr. Richard Bransford is using a new robotic-assisted device to improve precision and reduce tissue trauma in spine surgery.

The new robotic-assisted device helps ensure a more accurate and precise screw placement in spine surgery, which studies suggest is more effective.  The robotic-assisted device also allows for minor incisions, eliminating the need for big wide-open exposure to spinal stuctures and the associated tissue trauma.

Read more about Dr. Bransford's use of robotic-assisted devices in spine surgery at the UW Medicine newsroom article or at KIRO7: 

UW Medicine - New robotic-assisted device used in spinal surgery

KIRO7 - UW Medicine using newest robotics tech in spinal surgery

10/22/2024