Kevin Denehy

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Total Citations

126

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About

Dr. Kevin Denehy is a leading orthopedic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through robotic-assisted technology. His most-cited work, "Improved Patient Satisfaction following Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty" (2019, 126 citations), addresses a critical challenge in joint replacement: the roughly 20% of patients who remain dissatisfied after conventional TKA. Denehy demonstrated that robotic assistance provides real-time intraoperative data on limb alignment and flexion/extension gap measurements, leading to significantly better patient outcomes. This landmark study has helped shift the field toward precision-guided surgery, where computer technology enhances surgical accuracy and reproducibility. By showing that robotic-assisted TKA can reduce dissatisfaction rates, Denehy has contributed to a paradigm change in how surgeons approach knee replacement, prioritizing individualized alignment and soft-tissue balance. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering tangible evidence that technology can improve patient-reported outcomes. For students and researchers in orthopedics, Denehy’s research underscores the importance of integrating advanced tools into surgical workflows to address long-standing patient concerns. His findings continue to influence surgical protocols and device development, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern joint arthroplasty.