Morad Chughtai

Cleveland Clinic

Papers

7

Total Citations

886

H-Index

7

About

Morad Chughtai is a prominent orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. Specializing in total knee and total hip arthroplasty, Chughtai has been at the forefront of demonstrating the clinical superiority of robotic-arm assisted techniques over conventional manual approaches. His landmark 2018 study on robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA), cited over 330 times, rigorously established that robotic systems deliver significantly greater accuracy and precision in bone cuts and component positioning compared to manual methods. Complementing this, his influential research on soft tissue protection demonstrated that robotic techniques reduce iatrogenic ligamentous injury — a finding that has meaningfully shaped surgical practice. Chughtai has also made substantial contributions to total hip arthroplasty, with studies accumulating nearly 180 combined citations showing improved component positioning and superior functional patient outcomes with robotic assistance. Across more than 880 total citations, his body of work consistently bridges technical innovation with measurable patient benefit, while his value proposition analyses provide surgeons and healthcare systems with a pragmatic framework for adopting emerging technologies responsibly. His research remains essential reading for anyone exploring the future of precision joint replacement surgery.

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7
H-Index
7
Papers
886
Total Citations
127
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Demonstrated Greater Accuracy and Precision to Plan Compared with Manual Techniques
331 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 20
🏛 Institutions: Cleveland Clinic

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