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Florian Gebhard is a German orthopedic trauma surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, advanced intraoperative imaging, and computer-assisted techniques. His research has made meaningful contributions to the management of fragility fractures of the pelvis — a growing clinical challenge in aging populations — with key studies examining outcomes of screw osteosynthesis and external fixation that have collectively garnered dozens of citations. Gebhard has been a consistent advocate for hybrid operating room technology, co-authoring foundational work on interdisciplinary hybrid-OR design and demonstrating its practical value across more than 1,700 pedicle screw placements in the thoracolumbar spine. His 2015 investigation into radiation dose and image quality from robotic flat-panel C-arms versus CT scanners (25 citations) reflects a commitment to patient safety alongside surgical precision. Earlier contributions to computer-assisted surgery date back to 2001, underscoring a career-long engagement with surgical innovation. His most recent work on mortality following iliosacral screw fixation for osteoporotic pelvic fractures addresses critical questions about surgical benefit in vulnerable elderly patients, cementing his reputation as a thoughtful clinician-scientist bridging technology and patient-centered outcomes.