Thomas R. Pfeiffer
Witten/Herdecke University, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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About
Thomas R. Pfeiffer is a leading orthopedic biomechanics researcher whose work focuses on knee and ankle joint stability, with particular emphasis on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and syndesmosis trauma. His most impactful contribution comes from his 2019 study on meniscal ramp lesion repair, which has garnered 59 citations and fundamentally advanced understanding of how these concomitant injuries affect knee kinematics, bony contact forces, and in situ forces on the ACL graft. This work provides critical biomechanical evidence for surgical decision-making in ACL-deficient knees. Pfeiffer has also made significant contributions to ankle syndesmosis research, using cadaveric robotic models to quantify tibiofibular joint motion and demonstrate that sagittal instability with inversion is a key metric for evaluating injury and repair outcomes. His 2020 study on this topic (11 citations) and his 2018 work on tricortical screw fixation’s constraint of talar motion have informed clinical approaches to high ankle sprains. Additionally, Pfeiffer has explored navigation in knee arthroplasty, reflecting a broader interest in precision surgical techniques. His research is distinguished by its rigorous biomechanical methodology and direct clinical applicability, making him a valuable voice in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
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- 3Gibt es noch Gründe für die Navigation in der Knieendoprothetik?3 citations · 2022
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