Iain Rankin

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Dr Iain Rankin is a rising orthopaedic researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of surgical technology, occupational health, and patient safety. His most prominent contribution to date is the landmark "Study on impact of robotic-assisted orthopaedic industrial noise (SIREN)," which systematically evaluated noise exposure levels for operating room staff—including surgeons, assistants, anaesthetists, and the Mako Product Specialist—during robotic-arm assisted total knee and hip arthroplasty. This pioneering study, already garnering 5 citations since its 2024 publication, addresses a critical yet overlooked aspect of modern surgical practice: the acoustic environment in robotic-assisted procedures. By quantifying potential hearing risks for the entire surgical team, Rankin’s work has immediate implications for workplace safety standards and ergonomic design in orthopaedic robotics. His research bridges engineering, occupational medicine, and clinical orthopaedics, offering actionable data to improve the well-being of healthcare professionals. As robotic surgery expands, Rankin’s findings serve as a vital reference for future studies on surgical team safety, positioning him as an emerging authority in this niche but impactful field.