Henry R. Boucher

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Papers

8

Total Citations

55

H-Index

4

About

Henry R. Boucher is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty, with a particular focus on total knee and hip replacement technologies. His research systematically evaluates whether emerging robotic surgical platforms translate into meaningful improvements in patient outcomes, surgical precision, and procedural efficiency compared to conventional techniques. Boucher's most-cited contribution examines short-term outcomes in cemented versus cementless robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (2022, 17 citations), addressing a timely clinical debate as cementless fixation gains renewed interest. His broader body of work interrogates the real-world value of robotic assistance across diverse patient populations, including a notable study demonstrating that robotic technology does not significantly improve functional outcomes in obese patients (2023, 10 citations) — a finding with direct implications for surgical planning and patient counseling. Beyond outcomes research, Boucher has contributed meta-analytic and biomechanical perspectives on resection accuracy, and has investigated learning curves associated with distinct robotic systems such as MAKO and ROSA. Collectively accumulating over 55 citations, his research provides clinicians and trainees with evidence-based guidance during a pivotal period of technological adoption in orthopedic surgery, helping to define where robotic assistance genuinely advances patient care.

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H-Index
8
Papers
55
Total Citations
7
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Short-Term Outcomes Following Cemented Versus Cementless Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
17 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 25
🏛 Institutions: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

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