Papers
37
Total Citations
813
H-Index
15
About
Christopher Plaskos is a pioneering biomedical engineer and researcher whose career has been defined by transforming total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through robotics, precision engineering, and biomechanical innovation. His work spans surgical robotics, ligament balancing, and outcomes optimization, placing him at the forefront of orthopedic technology development. Plaskos first gained significant recognition with the development of Praxiteles (2005, 97 citations), a compact bone-mounted robot designed to precisely position surgical cutting guides during minimally invasive TKA — a landmark contribution to the field of surgical robotics. His foundational work on modeling and optimizing bone-cutting forces (2003, 49 citations) further established his engineering credentials early in his career. Over time, Plaskos shifted focus toward the biomechanical challenge of achieving balanced knee gaps during surgery, producing a body of research demonstrating that quantitative, robotic-assisted gap balancing can predict and improve patient outcomes. Studies linking intraoperative balance targets to reduced pain and improved satisfaction (2021–2023) have accumulated over 150 combined citations, underscoring their clinical relevance. With a portfolio exceeding 500 citations across just ten papers, Plaskos has made a measurable impact on how surgeons approach component alignment, soft tissue management, and patient-centered outcomes in modern knee replacement surgery.
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