George S. Athwal

St Joseph's Health Care, Western University

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Dr. George S. Athwal is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work is transforming the landscape of shoulder surgery, particularly in the realm of arthroplasty and enabling technologies. His primary research focuses on improving surgical precision and outcomes in complex shoulder reconstruction. A leading figure in the field, Dr. Athwal has made seminal contributions to the development and validation of advanced surgical techniques, including robotic-arm assisted surgery and patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for glenoid preparation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. His highly cited 2025 study on robotic-arm assisted glenoid preparation demonstrates his commitment to quantifying the benefits of these emerging technologies over traditional manual methods. Beyond arthroplasty, his research extends to the biomechanics of bone burring, with a 2019 study analyzing process parameters to prevent thermal osteonecrosis—work critical for the safety of robot-operated systems. With numerous publications and a citation count reflecting his status as a thought leader, Dr. Athwal’s work is essential reading for any student or researcher interested in the future of precision orthopedics and the integration of robotics into surgical practice.