David Wood

The University of Western Australia, Hollywood Private Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

125

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About

David Wood is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through robotic-assisted techniques and personalized alignment strategies. His major contributions include pioneering the concept of functional alignment (FA) in TKA, which prioritizes individualized joint line obliquity and soft-tissue balance over traditional mechanical alignment. In his highly cited 2023 study (76 citations), Wood demonstrated that maintaining joint line obliquity in constitutionally varus knees significantly improves patient outcomes, challenging long-standing surgical dogma. His 2021 paper (44 citations) introduced a robotic-assisted technique for achieving FA, leveraging quantitative soft-tissue data to enhance precision and reproducibility. Wood also co-authored a foundational 2015 review on robotics in arthroplasty (5 citations), which helped catalyze the field’s rapid adoption. With over 125 total citations, his work has reshaped how surgeons approach knee replacement, emphasizing patient-specific anatomy and dynamic balance. Wood’s research bridges cutting-edge technology and clinical practice, offering a roadmap for more durable, functional implants. His findings are essential reading for orthopaedic trainees and researchers seeking to understand the future of personalized arthroplasty.