Nael Hawi
Papers
6
Total Citations
48
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5
About
Nael Hawi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of orthopedic surgery and robotics, whose work is redefining how complex bone surgeries are performed. His primary research areas focus on robotic-assisted fracture reduction and fixation, particularly for femoral shaft fractures, where he addresses the critical challenges of distal locking and rotational malalignment. Hawi’s major contributions include developing and testing a robotic procedure for distal locking of intramedullary nails—a technically demanding step that traditionally results in high radiation exposure and malrotation. His work has demonstrated improved entry point alignment and reduced surgical error, with key studies accumulating 13 and 11 citations respectively. Beyond fracture fixation, Hawi has innovated in osteotomy techniques, pioneering the use of robotic-guided waterjet cutting to replace conventional oscillating saws, which generate harmful heat leading to tissue necrosis. His pilot study on high tibial dome osteotomy (7 citations) showcases this less invasive, cooler cutting method. Additionally, his biomechanical comparison of posterolateral knee reconstruction techniques (9 citations) highlights his breadth in orthopedic biomechanics. Hawi’s research is instrumental in advancing telemanipulated surgical interfaces, comparing joystick devices to haptic manipulators to enhance human-robot interaction in the operating room.
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- 6Robot guided water jet cutting to assist osteotomies of human bones2 citations · 2014