A. B. Maclean

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A. B. Maclean is a leading orthopaedic surgeon-researcher whose work is reshaping knee replacement surgery through the precision of robotic assistance. Their primary research focuses on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and its comparison to total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with a specific emphasis on robotic arm-assisted techniques. Maclean’s major contribution lies in providing high-level evidence from randomised controlled trials that demonstrate the superiority of robotic assistance in achieving more accurate implant placement and improved early clinical outcomes. Their landmark 2017 study, comparing robotic arm-assisted to conventional UKA, has garnered 136 citations, establishing a foundational reference in the field. More recently, Maclean has pioneered the investigation of robotic arm-assisted bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (bi-UKA) as a potential alternative to total knee arthroplasty, with a 2025 double-blind randomised trial already accruing citations. This work is notable for its rigorous methodology and potential to offer patients a more bone-conserving, less invasive option. Maclean’s research is instrumental in defining the future of personalised, robotically guided joint reconstruction.

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1. 1
   Robotic arm-assisted<i>versus</i>conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

   136 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Prospective, randomised controlled trial comparing robotic arm‐assisted bi‐unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to total knee arthroplasty

   3 citations · 2025

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