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About
Matthew S. Hepinstall is an orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the adoption and validation of robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. Specializing in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), Hepinstall has dedicated his career to demonstrating how robotic and fluoroscopic guidance systems can improve surgical precision, component positioning, and patient outcomes compared to traditional manual techniques. His most influential work, examining acetabular positioning during the learning curve of robotic versus fluoroscopic guidance in THA (126 citations), established that technology-assisted approaches could deliver consistent results even as surgeons adapt to new platforms. His subsequent research on one-year patient outcomes following robotic-arm-assisted TKA (117 citations) addressed critical questions about whether alignment advantages translate into meaningful clinical benefits for patients. Beyond routine cases, Hepinstall has broken new ground by demonstrating robotic TKA's utility in complex scenarios, including patients with extra-articular deformity and those with developmental hip dysplasia — populations where standard techniques frequently fall short. His body of work collectively argues for broader integration of robotic technology in joint replacement, offering surgeons evidence-based guidance on safety, efficacy, and practical implementation across diverse patient populations.
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- 7Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty11 citations · 2014
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