Laura J. Kleeblad
Hospital for Special Surgery, Northwest Hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep
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Total Citations
398
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About
Laura J. Kleeblad is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on advancing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and robotic-assisted joint replacement. Her major contributions focus on demonstrating the long-term viability and patient satisfaction of robotic-arm-assisted partial knee procedures, with landmark studies showing strong survivorship at mid-term (101 citations) and ten-year follow-ups (33 citations). Kleeblad has also clarified critical surgical decision-making, notably predicting when large varus deformities can be corrected with UKA (45 citations) and resolving the controversy around patellofemoral joint degeneration as a contraindication—showing that preoperative radiographic changes do not necessarily compromise outcomes (40 and 24 citations). Her work on radiolucency patterns and functional outcomes (26 citations) further refines implant assessment. With cumulative citations exceeding 400, Kleeblad’s research has directly shaped modern UKA practice, expanding indications and supporting the precision of robotic assistance. Her comprehensive state-of-the-art review (30 citations) remains a key resource for surgeons and trainees, cementing her role as a pivotal voice in the evolution of joint preservation and minimally invasive knee arthroplasty.
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