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Rebecca Qian Ru Lim is a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive surgery and robotics for complex wrist pathologies. Her major contributions center on developing novel, combined arthroscopic and robotic-assisted techniques for scaphoid nonunion and advanced collapse (SNAC) wrist, conditions historically managed with open surgery. Her most cited work, "Arthroscopic Bone Grafting and Robot-assisted Fixation for Scaphoid Nonunion" (9 citations), introduces a groundbreaking minimally invasive technique that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. Lim’s single case study on arthroscopic-assisted four-corner fusion with robot-assisted fixation (5 citations) further demonstrates her innovative approach to debilitating wrist disorders. Her multi-centre study on robot-assisted percutaneous scaphoid fixation (5 citations) is particularly impactful, reporting a 97% first-attempt guidewire placement success rate and full radiographic union across 62 patients, while also defining the learning curve for this new technology. Her comparative cadaveric study (4 citations) provides critical evidence for robotic precision over freehand techniques. Lim’s work is redefining the standard of care for scaphoid fractures and nonunions, offering patients less invasive options with potentially faster recovery. Her research is essential reading for orthopaedic surgeons and trainees interested in the future of robotic-assisted hand surgery.