Kevin K. Mathew

About

Kevin K. Mathew is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on the precision and recovery outcomes of robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA). His major contributions include defining the long-term learning curve for high-volume surgeons performing RATKA, demonstrating that operative efficiency improves significantly beyond the initial month of use—a finding with 74 citations that has shaped surgical training protocols. Mathew has also advanced the field by validating the accuracy of CT-based, three-dimensional implant planning for preoperative sizing, and by providing evidence that robotic assistance facilitates earlier return to work and driving compared to conventional methods. His comparative analyses of computer-assisted navigation versus manual techniques underscore the role of technology in improving implant alignment and patient function. With over 120 total citations across his most-cited works, Mathew’s research is instrumental in guiding the adoption of innovative technologies in joint replacement. His work not only quantifies the technical benefits of robotic systems but also translates these into meaningful, real-world outcomes for patients, making him a key voice in the ongoing evolution of arthroplasty.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Learning Curve of Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty for a High-Volume Surgeon

   74 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Computer-Assisted Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty.

   19 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Return to Work and Driving After Robotic Arm–Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty

   16 citations · 2022
4. 4
   The Accuracy of Computed Tomography-Based, Three-Dimensional Implant Planning in Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty

   10 citations · 2021
5. 5
   The Place for Innovative Technology

   2 citations · 2020

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