Our surgeons participate in active clinical research and collaborate on surgical technology development. The purpose is to improve patient care and contribute to the evidence that guides spine surgery.
Our team participates in ongoing studies and research collaborations that evaluate approaches to spine surgery. The CORUS-LX lumbar study involving Dr. Huntsman is one example of this broader work.
Explore the trial and its questions →Collaboration with technology teams connects challenges in the operating room with the development of implants, instruments, and planning tools.
Read Dr. Huntsman’s research interview ↗Experience, evidence, and your goals guide treatment. A new technology is an option to evaluate, not a reason to recommend an operation.
Our approach to decisions →EOS standing imaging and EOS Insight add alignment assessment and individualized planning to our care. Learn how our team uses these tools at St. Mark’s Hospital.
Explore EOS imaging and EOS Insight →Explore published studies, clinical research, and surgical milestones involving Dr. Kade Huntsman.
Dr. Kade Huntsman performed some of the first spine surgeries using the ExcelsiusGPS robotic guidance and navigation system at St. Mark’s Hospital in October 2017. Globus Medical’s launch announcement documents his role alongside the team at Johns Hopkins.
HCA Healthcare reported on the introduction of robotic-assisted spinal fusion at St. Mark’s Hospital in 2017, including the initial procedures performed by Dr. Huntsman. The report describes how imaging, navigation, and robotic guidance were used during screw placement.
Dr. Huntsman and colleagues reviewed 100 minimally invasive spine surgery cases using robotic navigation. Published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery, the study examined screw placement, the need for repositioning, and returns to the operating room for misplaced screws.
This study by Dr. Huntsman and colleagues evaluated robot-guided screw placement during lumbar fusion with patients remaining on their side. The 55-case review examined placement accuracy and screw-related revisions, documenting the team’s experience with this surgical approach.
A 2026 sponsor announcement identifies Dr. Huntsman as an investigator in a randomized trial comparing posterior fusion with the CORUS-LX System against standard posterior fusion techniques during two-level lumbar fusion. The study is designed to assess fusion rates and patient-reported outcomes.
Each entry links to its original publication or announcement. Published case series describe the patients studied; trial announcements describe research plans. Your care team can help explain how the evidence relates to your diagnosis and treatment options.
Explore patient questions →Discuss your symptoms, imaging, and treatment options with a member of our team.
