Connor Fitz‐Gerald

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Connor Fitz-Gerald is a rising leader in orthopaedic surgical innovation, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA). His most cited work, "High in-vivo accuracy of a novel robotic-arm-assisted system for total knee arthroplasty" (2024), addresses a critical gap in the literature by rigorously evaluating the real-world precision of a full robotic surgical workflow. This study, which has already garnered 12 citations, demonstrates that the system achieves exceptional accuracy in bony resections and implant positioning, moving beyond cadaveric or simulated models to confirm performance in living patients. Fitz-Gerald’s contribution is significant because it provides surgeons and engineers with validated, in-vivo evidence that robotic assistance can reliably enhance surgical outcomes, potentially reducing revision rates and improving patient recovery. His work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, surgical robotics, and clinical orthopaedics, offering a practical benchmark for the adoption of these technologies. As a researcher, Fitz-Gerald is shaping the next generation of precision arthroplasty, making his findings essential reading for anyone interested in the future of joint replacement surgery.