Kyle Alpaugh
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Dr. Kyle Alpaugh is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on the adoption and safety of advanced surgical technologies in joint replacement. His key research areas include computer-assisted navigation (CAN) and robotic assistance (RA) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with a focus on national utilization trends and postoperative outcomes. His most cited study, a 2021 analysis of over 1.5 million TKA procedures from the National Inpatient Sample, revealed that CAN and RA use rose from 2.1% to 8.3% between 2010 and 2018, with significant regional variation. Crucially, this work demonstrated that technology-assisted TKA was associated with lower 90-day complication rates—including reduced risks of infection, mechanical complications, and blood transfusions—compared to conventional techniques. With 57 citations, this landmark paper has shaped clinical decision-making and hospital policy, highlighting Dr. Alpaugh’s impact on evidence-based orthopedic practice. His contributions continue to guide surgeons and researchers in evaluating the real-world benefits of emerging surgical innovations.
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