M. Thomsen

Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Heidelberg University

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M. Thomsen is a researcher specializing in orthopedic surgery and computer-assisted surgical technologies, with a particular focus on robotic systems for total hip replacement procedures. Thomsen's most significant contributions center on evaluating the comparative effectiveness of robotic bone milling versus traditional hand-broaching techniques in cementless hip arthroplasty. Thomsen's landmark 2002 study, which has garnered 27 citations, provided rigorous experimental evidence comparing two leading robotic systems — Robodoc and CASPAR — against conventional manual broaching across seven different cementless femoral stems. Using 48 synthetic femora and a purpose-built testing apparatus, this work offered critical insights into primary rotational stability, a key determinant of long-term implant success. This research was preceded by a 2001 German-language publication exploring similar themes with five cementless stem designs, demonstrating Thomsen's sustained commitment to validating robotic surgical preparation in orthopedics. With follow-up publications extending into 2004, Thomsen has contributed meaningfully to the growing evidence base supporting computer-assisted orthopedic surgery. Though operating within a specialized niche, this body of work has helped inform surgical decision-making around robotic technologies that are increasingly central to modern hip replacement practice.