Mark Roussot

University of Cape Town, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mark Roussot is a leading orthopaedic researcher whose work is reshaping lower limb arthroplasty through a focus on surgical precision and patient-specific outcomes. His primary research areas include total knee arthroplasty (TKA) alignment strategies and the integration of artificial intelligence into joint replacement surgery. Roussot’s most impactful contribution is his 2020 systematic review comparing kinematic alignment (KA) to mechanical alignment (MA) in TKA, which has garnered 78 citations. This seminal work challenged the long-held gold standard of MA by demonstrating that KA—which restores the knee’s native rotational axes—may offer superior clinical outcomes, sparking a paradigm shift in surgical planning. In a complementary 2020 study (16 citations), Roussot explored how AI and robotic technology are driving surgical innovation in hip and knee arthroplasty, addressing the growing demand for durable, active-life joint replacements. His research bridges evidence-based practice with cutting-edge technology, positioning him as a key voice in the evolution of computer-assisted orthopaedics. For students and surgeons alike, Roussot’s work offers a compelling roadmap toward more personalized, data-driven arthroplasty.