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Jason Scalise¹, Michael Dunbar², David Jacofsky¹

¹Division of Adult Reconstruction, The CORE Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.

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Orthopedic surgery must embrace automation and computer integration to enhance patient outcomes and reproducibility. This shift mirrors advancements in other safety-conscious industries, promising more consistent results.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Health Care Technology
Surgical Automation

Background:

Increasing emphasis on patient outcomes, reproducibility, and value in healthcare.
Orthopedic surgery traditionally relies on surgeon-specific technical skills.
Need for enhanced consistency and reliability in surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for the integration of automation and computer systems in orthopedic surgery.
To highlight the necessity of evolving surgical practices towards reproducible outcomes.
To encourage the adoption of advanced technologies in the field.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of industry trends and technological integration.
Comparative approach examining other reliable industries.
Argument for embracing and accelerating technological evolution in surgery.

Main Results:

Proposed shift from individualized surgical craft to automated, computer-integrated processes.
Interaction between surgeons and digitized systems for consistent outcomes.
Alignment with safety and reliability standards of other high-consequence industries.

Conclusions:

Orthopedic surgery must evolve towards automation for improved patient care.
Embracing computer integration is essential for reproducible and consistent surgical outcomes.
The transition to a technologically advanced surgical environment should be accelerated.