Papers

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Total Citations

568

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About

Riyaz H. Jinnah is a prominent orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic technology and joint arthroplasty. With a career focused on advancing surgical precision in knee and hip reconstruction, Jinnah has made substantial contributions to understanding how robotic-assisted systems can improve patient outcomes in procedures such as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), bicompartmental knee arthroplasty, and total joint replacement. His most influential work, "Robotic Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery" (2011, 243 citations), traces the evolution of surgical robotics from early systems like ROBODOC through modern applications, establishing him as a leading voice in this rapidly developing field. His subsequent research demonstrated that robotic assistance achieves superior ligament balancing and component placement accuracy in UKA, while also challenging long-held assumptions — notably showing that obesity need not preclude patients from undergoing the procedure successfully. His studies on reduced recovery times and improved precision have directly shaped clinical practice guidelines. Collectively accumulating over 560 citations, Jinnah's body of work reflects a consistent commitment to evidence-based refinement of robotic surgical techniques, making his research essential reading for orthopaedic surgeons and biomedical engineers seeking to understand the clinical potential of surgical robotics.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic systems in orthopaedic surgery
243 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: Wake Forest University, Southeastern Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

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