Luke Spencer-Gardner

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Luke Spencer-Gardner is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing the precision and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA). His major contributions lie in the development and validation of innovative surgical technologies, particularly patient-specific instrumentation and robotic-assisted systems. His seminal 2016 study, cited 94 times, demonstrated that patient-specific instrumentation significantly improves the accuracy of acetabular component placement—a critical factor for implant longevity and patient recovery. More recently, his 2024 investigation into a fluoroscopy-based robotic-assisted THA system has shown that this technology yields greater improvements in patient-reported outcomes at one year compared to traditional manual techniques. This work underscores his commitment to evidence-based adoption of new surgical tools, directly linking technological precision to tangible patient benefits. With a growing citation impact, Spencer-Gardner’s research is shaping the future of hip replacement surgery, offering surgeons and patients alike a clearer path to better, more reliable outcomes.

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1. 1
   Patient-specific instrumentation improves the accuracy of acetabular component placement in total hip arthroplasty

   94 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Use of a fluoroscopy-based robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty system produced greater improvements in patient-reported outcomes at one year compared to manual, fluoroscopic-assisted technique

   5 citations · 2024

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