Randa K. Elmallah

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Total Citations

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About

Randa K. Elmallah is an orthopedic surgery researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. Specializing in total hip and knee arthroplasty, Elmallah has been at the forefront of investigating how robotic technologies can improve surgical precision, implant placement, and long-term patient outcomes. Her highly cited 2015 publications on robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty and robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty — each accumulating over 70 citations — established her as a leading voice in understanding how semi-active haptic robotic systems can provide intraoperative tactile feedback and reduce critical surgical errors. A central theme across her research is the relationship between biomechanical reconstruction accuracy and implant survivorship, particularly examining how precise acetabular cup positioning can minimize complications such as dislocation, component loosening, and premature wear that often necessitate costly revision surgeries. Her third notable work further explores how robotic-arm assisted systems address placement failures linked to poor alignment. With a focused body of work that has collectively garnered well over 170 citations, Elmallah's contributions provide an essential evidence base for surgeons and institutions considering the adoption of robotic platforms in modern orthopedic practice.