Rasheed Abiola

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Total Citations

102

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About

Dr. Rasheed Abiola is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes in joint replacement surgery, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). His most impactful contribution, a 2017 study with 102 citations, rigorously demonstrated that CT-based, haptically-guided robotic systems significantly enhance component positioning accuracy compared to conventional methods. This landmark research directly addressed the critical issue of implant malposition—a primary cause of instability and early failure in hip replacements—by showing that rTHA can optimize both bone preparation and implant insertion. By providing robust, mid-term outcome data at a minimum two-year follow-up, Dr. Abiola’s work has helped validate robotic assistance as a reliable tool for reducing surgical variability and improving patient stability. His findings have been instrumental in shifting clinical practice toward more precise, technology-driven approaches in total hip arthroplasty, making him a key figure in the ongoing evolution of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery.