About

Hendrik A. Zuiderbaan is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on knee biomechanics and joint preservation, with a particular focus on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) function. His major contributions include pioneering the understanding of ACL fiber loading, where his 2016 study (62 citations) identified that fibers near the lateral intercondylar ridge bear the most force during stability tests—a finding critical for surgical reconstruction. In UKA, Zuiderbaan has been instrumental in advancing the "pre-arthritic alignment" concept, demonstrating through multiple studies (e.g., 2023, 28 citations) that restoring a patient’s native coronal limb alignment yields superior outcomes. His work on robotic-assisted UKA (2014, 20 citations) and lateral compartment arthroplasty (2020, 24 citations) has expanded surgical precision and patient selection criteria. With over 250 total citations, Zuiderbaan’s research bridges biomechanics and clinical practice, directly improving knee surgery techniques. His recent focus on ligament-guided UKA and patient satisfaction (2024) underscores his commitment to personalized, outcome-driven care, making him a key voice in modern orthopedics.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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258
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
ACL Fibers Near the Lateral Intercondylar Ridge Are the Most Load Bearing During Stability Examinations and Isometric Through Passive Flexion
62 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 22
🏛 Institutions: Hospital for Special Surgery, Medisch Centrum Alkmaar, Tata Steel (Netherlands), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Kliniek ViaSana, Spaarne Ziekenhuis

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