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Charles A. DeCook is a leading orthopedic researcher and surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty, particularly total knee and hip replacements. His major contributions include defining the learning curve for image-free robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA), demonstrating that operative efficiency improves significantly after a predictable number of cases—a finding critical for surgical training and OR planning. He has also shown that fluoroscopy-based robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RA-THA) yields superior one-year patient-reported outcomes compared to manual techniques, and that this system enhances intra-operative efficiency over CT-based platforms. With over 27 citations across his most-cited papers published in 2023–2024, DeCook’s work directly addresses the practical challenges of adopting new technology, including cost, complications, and workflow disruption. His research on outpatient joint arthroplasty further underscores his commitment to improving recovery and healthcare value. For students and researchers, DeCook exemplifies how rigorous clinical data can guide the safe, effective integration of robotics into everyday orthopedic practice.