Henry D. Clarke
Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Mayo Clinic Hospital
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About
Henry D. Clarke is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through robotics and precision medicine. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted TKA, surgical accuracy, and personalized pain management. Clarke’s landmark 2021 study, with 184 citations, demonstrated that robotic-assisted TKA significantly improves implant accuracy and precision over conventional techniques—a finding that has influenced surgical standards worldwide. His 2019 cadaveric study (158 citations) further validated the technology’s reliability. Notably, Clarke also showed that robotic assistance enables effective trainee involvement without increasing operative time, addressing a critical concern in surgical education. More recently, he has pioneered the integration of pharmacogenomics into TKA, with a 2023 randomized trial exploring how preoperative genetic testing can optimize postoperative pain control. With over 370 citations across his most-cited works, Clarke’s contributions bridge engineering, education, and individualized patient care, positioning him as a transformative figure in modern joint replacement surgery.
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