Mikhail P. Elizarov
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Total Citations
35
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About
Mikhail P. Elizarov is a pioneering orthopedic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the forefront of advanced knee arthroplasty techniques, with a particular focus on robotic and computer-assisted surgical systems. His research has systematically examined how emerging technologies can improve patient outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), comparing conventional, computer-assisted, and robot-assisted approaches across multiple rigorously designed clinical trials. Elizarov's most influential contributions include early adoption and evaluation of active robotic surgical systems in TKA, documented as far back as 2019, positioning him among the first researchers to publish clinical experience with this technology in his field. His subsequent randomized controlled trials and accuracy studies — accumulating citations across orthopedic literature — have helped establish evidence-based benchmarks for mechanical axis alignment and kinematic alignment strategies in robotic TKA. His 2022 randomized clinical trial and 2024 comparative pilot study, together attracting 17 citations, reflect growing scholarly interest in his findings. Beyond technical outcomes, Elizarov has contributed meaningfully to the historical and theoretical understanding of surgical robotics through literature reviews, making his work valuable to both clinicians and students seeking a comprehensive foundation in this rapidly evolving discipline.
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- 2Robot-assisted Knee Arthroplasty: Randomized Clinical Trial8 citations · 2022
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- 6Kinematic alignment in robotic total knee arthroplasty2 citations · 2024
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