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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Peifu Tang is a pioneering orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and trauma surgery. His primary research areas include robot-assisted fracture reduction, teleoperation systems for orthopedics, and computer-navigated total hip arthroplasty. Dr. Tang’s major contributions lie in developing novel robotic systems—from master–slave teleoperation platforms to removable hybrid robots—that dramatically improve the accuracy and safety of diaphyseal and pelvic fracture repairs while reducing radiation exposure for surgeons. His 2019 comprehensive review on robot-assisted fracture reduction (89 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field. Notably, he has also explored the use of the Da Vinci surgical system for complex pelvic fractures and sacral nerve injuries, and his 2022 study on robotic-assisted navigation in Crowe III/IV hip dysplasia (22 citations) demonstrates his commitment to advancing care for the most challenging cases. With over 300 total citations across his top-cited works, Dr. Tang is widely recognized for translating cutting-edge robotics into tangible clinical solutions that improve patient outcomes and redefine the standard of care in orthopedic surgery.
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- 6A Removable Hybrid Robot System for Long Bone Fracture Reduction23 citations · 2014
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- 9Accuracy Analysis of a Robot System for Closed Diaphyseal Fracture Reduction21 citations · 2014
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