Papers
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Total Citations
2,383
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About
Tracy M. Vogrin has established herself as a significant contributor to orthopedic biomechanics, with her research centered on knee ligament mechanics, cruciate ligament reconstruction, and the complex interplay between tibial geometry and joint stability. Working primarily with cadaveric models and robotic testing systems, Vogrin has helped illuminate the biomechanical principles underlying some of the most challenging injuries in sports medicine. Her most influential work — a 2004 study on tibial slope and knee biomechanics, now cited over 830 times — demonstrated how anterior-posterior tibial slope critically affects cruciate ligament loading, findings that have directly informed surgical decision-making in osteotomy procedures. Equally impactful are her contributions to posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, where she advanced the case for double-bundle techniques and highlighted the frequently overlooked role of posterolateral structures in PCL injury management, with those studies accumulating over 350 citations each. Vogrin's work on the popliteus muscle, posterolateral corner reconstruction, and graft fixation timing further reflects the breadth and clinical relevance of her research portfolio. Collectively, her studies have shaped how surgeons understand and treat complex knee instabilities, making her body of work essential reading for anyone pursuing orthopedic surgery or musculoskeletal biomechanics research.
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- 1Effects of Increasing Tibial Slope on the Biomechanics of the Knee834 citations · 2004
- 2Biomechanical Analysis of a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction361 citations · 2000
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