When it comes to your spine, care powered by innovative technology can make a big difference. Here, our spine specialists use advanced technology to help make spine surgery safer and tailored to your unique needs.
At Northwestern Medicine Center for Spine Health, our orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons work together in one clinic. This team approach allows us to care for even complex spine conditions in a coordinated way.
We use robotic guidance and artificial intelligence (AI) to:
These technologies never replace your surgeon. Instead, they amplify your surgeon’s expertise in the operating room, helping deliver a safer procedure, more precise outcomes and a faster recovery.
If you’re exploring spine surgery options, our team is here to help you understand what’s right for you. Please call 312.695.7746 and request an appointment.
If you need spine surgery, experience matters. Our team treats a wide range of spine conditions and carefully chooses the best approach for each patient — whether that includes robotic assistance or not.
Benefits of Robotic Spine Surgery
There are several benefits to robotic spine surgery to discuss with your physician.
How AI Helps in Spine Surgery
AI can support your care before, during and after surgery.
Is Robotic Spine Surgery Right for Me?
You may be considered for robotic assisted spine surgery if you have not found relief from treatments like physical therapy or injections and you have a condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Your surgeon performs the entire surgery. The robot helps guide instruments along a planned path, while your surgeon stays in full control.
Not always. These tools can improve accuracy and recovery for some patients. In other cases, traditional techniques work just as well. Your surgeon will recommend what’s best for you.
Not necessarily. Many robotic and AI guided surgeries are designed to reduce radiation exposure.
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†Northwestern Medicine Patient Experience Surveys, Fiscal Year 2025
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