Mia J. Fowler
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About
Dr. Mia J. Fowler is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of surgical technology and infection prevention in joint arthroplasty. Her major contributions center on evaluating whether computer navigation and robotic assistance influence the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)—a devastating complication following total knee and hip replacements. In her landmark 2023 study on total knee arthroplasty (TKA), Dr. Fowler conducted a rigorous propensity score-matched cohort analysis involving thousands of patients, demonstrating that these advanced technologies do not significantly alter PJI risk despite longer operative times and additional equipment. She replicated these findings for total hip arthroplasty (THA) in 2024, further solidifying the evidence that navigation and robotics are safe from an infection standpoint. Her work, which has already garnered 28 citations in just two years, has been instrumental in reassuring surgeons and patients that the benefits of improved implant positioning are not offset by increased infection rates. Dr. Fowler’s research is widely cited in clinical guidelines and has influenced surgical decision-making worldwide, making her a trusted voice in evidence-based orthopedic practice.
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