Adam Sassoon
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Adam Sassoon is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on health equity in joint arthroplasty, particularly total knee and hip replacement. His major contributions expose systemic racial disparities in surgical care and implant technology utilization. In a landmark 2022 national registry study, Sassoon demonstrated that non-White patients undergo revision total knee arthroplasty at significantly higher rates and are less likely to receive modern implant features—findings that have garnered 14 citations and sparked critical conversations about bias in orthopedic practice. A companion study revealed that ceramic femoral heads are used less frequently in non-White patients, highlighting inequities in access to advanced bearing surfaces. By leveraging large-scale registry data, Sassoon provides compelling evidence that race, independent of clinical factors, influences both implant selection and surgical outcomes. His work has profound implications for quality improvement, surgeon education, and policy reform aimed at eliminating disparities in musculoskeletal care. Sassoon’s research is essential reading for clinicians and trainees committed to equitable, evidence-based orthopedic practice.
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