Amer Haffar

Thomas Jefferson University

Papers

4

Total Citations

103

H-Index

4

About

Amer Haffar is a leading investigator at the intersection of orthopedic surgery and advanced robotics, with a primary focus on unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty. His work centers on quantifying the impact of robotic assistance on both patient outcomes and surgeon well-being. Notably, Haffar’s research has demonstrated that robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty significantly reduces physician stress and strain compared to conventional methods (44 citations), while his time-driven activity-based cost analysis of robotic versus manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (25 citations) provides critical economic insights for healthcare systems. His landmark study on robotic assistance in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty revealed superior early functional recovery and a higher likelihood of meeting patient expectations (21 citations), directly addressing a poorly defined area of recovery outcomes. Paradoxically, Haffar also identified that handheld robotic devices can increase surgeon physiological stress (13 citations), highlighting the nuanced ergonomic challenges of these technologies. Through this dual focus on patient-centered recovery and surgical ergonomics, Haffar’s work is shaping the evidence-based adoption of robotics in joint replacement, making him a key voice in modern orthopedic innovation.

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H-Index
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Papers
103
Total Citations
26
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Total Knee Arthroplasty With Robotic Surgical Assistance Results in Less Physician Stress and Strain Than Conventional Methods
44 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University

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