Henning Windhagen

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Henning Windhagen is a prominent orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on joint arthroplasty, surgical innovation, and operating theater safety. His research has made meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in the context of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). One of his most recognized contributions examines a critically underappreciated aspect of the surgical environment: noise exposure during robot-assisted TKA. Published in 2022 and accumulating 23 citations, this study systematically evaluated noise levels generated by three distinct robotic surgical systems, building on existing evidence that manual TKA procedures already exceed recommended occupational noise guidelines. By extending this analysis to robotic platforms, Windhagen and colleagues raised important questions about the long-term auditory health of operating theater staff — a workforce safety concern that had largely gone unaddressed in surgical literature. This work exemplifies Windhagen's broader commitment to not only advancing surgical technique and patient outcomes but also improving the conditions under which surgical teams operate. His research bridges clinical practice and occupational health, offering insights that are increasingly relevant as robotic surgery becomes standard in modern orthopedics.