Keith Needham

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Keith Needham is a leading researcher in orthopedic surgery, specializing in the clinical and economic evaluation of robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty. His work focuses on comparing robotic-arm-assisted procedures with traditional manual techniques for hip and knee replacements. Needham’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RATHA) reduces 90-day episode-of-care costs and resource consumption compared to manual THA, as shown in his 2021 study (30 citations). He further advanced this field with a 2023 analysis (21 citations) confirming RATHA’s clinical utility and cost advantages using nationwide commercial payer data. His 2019 revision analysis (48 citations) of robotic-arm-assisted versus manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty provided critical insights into surgical outcomes. Collectively, his work has been cited over 100 times, establishing him as a key voice in evidence-based orthopedics. Needham’s research directly informs surgical decision-making and healthcare policy, making him an influential figure for students and clinicians exploring the intersection of technology, cost-effectiveness, and patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery.