Karthik Vishwanathan
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22
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About
Dr. Karthik Vishwanathan is a leading orthopaedic researcher whose work bridges clinical practice and data-driven analysis. His primary research areas include work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), ergonomic assessment methodologies, and evidence-based orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Vishwanathan’s major contributions center on validating and advancing the clinical application of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) for evaluating WMSDs. His highly cited 2023 bibliometric study, with 17 citations, systematically analyzed the top 50 most-cited papers in this field, providing a critical framework for researchers and clinicians to understand global trends and best practices in ergonomic risk assessment. Additionally, his 2021 review on data for orthopaedic surgeons, garnering 5 citations, underscores his commitment to integrating big data and informatics into surgical decision-making. Dr. Vishwanathan’s work has been instrumental in standardizing ergonomic evaluation tools, directly impacting occupational health guidelines and orthopaedic practice. His research not only advances academic knowledge but also offers practical solutions for preventing workplace injuries, making him a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of orthopaedics, ergonomics, and data science.
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- 2Data for orthopaedic surgeons – A review5 citations · 2021