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David G. Deckey is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing joint replacement surgery through technology and precision. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA), patellofemoral arthroplasty, and the complex interplay between spinopelvic mechanics and hip arthroplasty outcomes. Deckey’s most significant contribution is demonstrating that robotic-assisted TKA improves both accuracy and precision over conventional techniques—a landmark study that has garnered 184 citations and helped validate the clinical value of surgical robotics. He has also shown that robotic assistance can accommodate trainee involvement without increasing operative time, addressing a critical barrier to surgical education. In the realm of hip surgery, Deckey has explored how abnormal spinopelvic motion correlates with native femoral retroversion, offering new insights for patient-specific planning in total hip arthroplasty. His work on minimally invasive robotic-assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty further highlights his commitment to refining surgical approaches for challenging patient populations. With a growing portfolio of high-impact studies and emerging work in mixed-reality technology, Deckey is shaping the future of data-driven, technology-enhanced orthopedic care.