Rachelle Buchbinder
Papers
1
Total Citations
37
H-Index
1
About
Rachelle Buchbinder is a leading voice in evidence-based musculoskeletal care, renowned for her critical examination of medical overuse and low-value healthcare. Her research focuses on the epidemiology, clinical trials, and implementation science of common conditions like back pain, osteoarthritis, and shoulder disorders. Buchbinder’s most cited work, including the provocative 2019 paper “Musculoskeletal healthcare: Have we over‐egged the pudding?” (37 citations), uses the memorable analogy of over-egging a pudding to expose the harms of unnecessary treatments—from imaging to surgery—that fail to improve outcomes. With over 500 publications and a citation count exceeding 30,000, she has shaped global guidelines, championing conservative care over invasive interventions. A recipient of the Australian Rheumatology Association’s Distinguished Service Award, Buchbinder’s impact extends to policy, where her advocacy for “Choosing Wisely” campaigns has reduced wasteful practices. For students and researchers, her work is a masterclass in questioning dogma and prioritizing patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Musculoskeletal healthcare: Have we over‐egged the pudding?37 citations · 2019