Papers
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Total Citations
1,353
H-Index
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About
Jess H. Lonner is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the field of knee arthroplasty, with a particular focus on robotic and computer-assisted surgical technologies. Over more than a decade of prolific research, Lonner has been at the forefront of integrating robotics into unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), demonstrating through landmark studies that robotic arm-assisted systems significantly improve tibial component alignment and overall surgical precision. His 2009 pilot study on robotic arm-assisted UKA, cited over 217 times, was foundational in establishing the clinical case for this technology, while his subsequent 2014 cadaveric investigation of image-free handheld robotic systems expanded the field's understanding of cost-effective alternatives. Lonner has also tackled practical considerations such as radiation exposure from preoperative CT mapping and the economic implications of adopting advanced surgical technologies, offering a balanced, evidence-based perspective that has guided hospital administrators and surgeons alike. His 2018 review providing a measured assessment of robotics in knee arthroplasty reflects his commitment to rigorous, nuanced scholarship. With research spanning surgical technique, survivorship, physician ergonomics, and complication profiles, Lonner's cumulative body of work has become essential reading for orthopedic surgeons navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technologically assisted joint replacement.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Arm-assisted UKA Improves Tibial Component Alignment: A Pilot Study217 citations · 2009
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- 4Pros and Cons: A Balanced View of Robotics in Knee Arthroplasty77 citations · 2018
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- 8Modular bicompartmental knee arthroplasty with robotic arm assistance.51 citations · 2009
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