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Paul Trueman is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the economic evaluation of surgical innovations, particularly in orthopaedics. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), a procedure that offers a less invasive alternative to total knee replacement for patients with single-compartment osteoarthritis. In two highly cited papers from 2020, each garnering 17 citations, Trueman and his colleagues provided early economic analyses showing that noncomputerized tomography robotic-assisted UKA can be cost-effective, especially at high-volume orthopaedic centres. These studies are pivotal because they address a critical question in value-based healthcare: whether the higher upfront costs of robotic technology are justified by improved implant alignment and long-term outcomes. By bridging the gap between surgical innovation and economic viability, Trueman’s work helps guide policy decisions and hospital investments. His research is essential reading for students and researchers interested in health technology assessment, orthopaedic surgery, and the intersection of clinical efficacy with economic sustainability.
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