Danyal H. Nawabi
Hospital for Special Surgery, Institute for Community Living
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Total Citations
459
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About
Danyal H. Nawabi is an orthopaedic surgeon-scientist whose research spans two principal domains: knee ligament biomechanics and robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty. He has made substantial contributions to understanding the mechanics of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and its surrounding structures, producing landmark work that has reshaped how clinicians approach ACL reconstruction and stabilization procedures. His highly cited 2020 study (111 citations) rigorously quantified how lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) reduces ACL graft force and anterior tibial translation, providing critical biomechanical justification for augmenting ACL reconstruction with LET in rotationally unstable knees. Complementary investigations into ACL fiber loading patterns, anterolateral ligament engagement, and medial collateral ligament mechanics have collectively deepened the field's understanding of multiplanar knee stability. In parallel, Nawabi has advanced robotic surgical technology, with his 2012 cadaveric investigation of haptic robotic guidance in total hip arthroplasty (116 citations) demonstrating its potential to optimize component positioning and reduce dislocation risk. His work on robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty further reflects a commitment to precision surgery. Across more than a decade of research, Nawabi's publications have garnered hundreds of citations, establishing him as a leading voice at the intersection of biomechanics and innovative surgical technique.
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- 7Lateral Robotic Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty20 citations · 2014
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