Hilde Vandenneucker
Committee on Publication Ethics, KU Leuven, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven
Papers
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Total Citations
227
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About
Hilde Vandenneucker is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Her primary research focus is the precision and philosophy of knee replacement, specifically investigating how robotic assistance and advanced alignment strategies can improve patient outcomes. She is a pioneer in evaluating the clinical efficacy of robotic platforms like MAKO and NAVIO, with her seminal 2007 paper on "Robot-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty" accumulating 178 citations and laying the groundwork for the field. Vandenneucker’s recent contributions critically examine the interplay between alignment philosophy—such as kinematic and functional alignment—and surgical outcomes. Her 2023 studies on operating room efficiency and the simulation of kinematic alignment (both with 14 citations) provide actionable insights for surgeons, while her 2024 work on tibial resection boundaries (7 citations) offers nuanced guidance for robotic planning. By demonstrating that alignment philosophy significantly impacts trochlear anatomy restoration (2025), she is helping to refine implant positioning for greater patient satisfaction. With a portfolio that blends high-impact foundational research with timely, practical studies, Vandenneucker is a key voice in the transition toward more personalized, data-driven knee arthroplasty.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty178 citations · 2007
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