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Philippe Hernigou is a pioneering orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges the historical evolution of surgical practice with the cutting-edge frontiers of robotics and artificial intelligence. His research spans the history of prosthetics, the biomechanics of joint arthroplasty, and the ethical integration of intelligent machines into the operating room. Hernigou’s major contributions include tracing the early development of artificial limbs from Ambroise Paré to modern robotics, and advancing the use of digital twins and machine learning to personalize motion axes in total ankle arthroplasty. His most-cited paper, on the history of artificial limbs (66 citations), reflects his unique ability to contextualize modern innovation within centuries of surgical progress. More recently, he has explored the moral and legal status of surgical robots, arguing for a shared human-robot experience in the OR. His 2024 work on sagittal alignment in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (7 citations) demonstrates his ongoing commitment to improving surgical precision. With over 140 citations across his top papers, Hernigou is a distinctive voice at the intersection of history, ethics, and technology in orthopedics.