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Nele Arnout is a leading orthopedic researcher focused on the evidence-based integration of robotics in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Her work critically examines the surgical learning curve, clinical outcomes, and evaluation frameworks for robotic-assisted surgery. Arnout’s landmark 2020 paper, “How should we evaluate robotics in the operating theatre?” (38 citations), established foundational guidelines for assessing new surgical technologies, addressing the controversial adoption of robotics in knee arthroplasty. Her 2022 study on the learning curve of imageless robot-assisted TKA (19 citations) demonstrated that while surgeons require nine cases to achieve proficiency, the procedure does not reach time neutrality compared to conventional surgery. Most notably, her 2025 randomized controlled trial (9 citations) revealed that standardized intraoperative robotic laxity assessment yields no clinically important improvements at two years postoperatively, challenging assumptions about robotic precision. Through rigorous methodology and critical analysis, Arnout provides essential evidence for surgeons and hospitals evaluating robotic systems, ensuring that technological adoption is guided by data rather than hype. Her work continues to shape best practices in orthopedic surgery.