Roman Pfeifer

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Roman Pfeifer is a leading researcher in orthopedic biomechanics, with a primary focus on the biomechanical evaluation of pelvic osteotomies, particularly the Salter pelvic osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip. His major contributions center on developing innovative models to simulate and assess the complex three-dimensional biomechanical consequences of these surgical procedures. In his 2008 work, "A rapid prototyping model for biomechanical evaluation of pelvic osteotomies" (20 citations), Pfeifer introduced a polyamide reversed-engineering model of the dysplastic pelvis, enabling realistic biomechanical simulation of surgical outcomes. This was complemented by his 2007 study, "In vitro investigation of biomechanical changes of the hip after Salter pelvic osteotomy" (15 citations), which provided critical insights into how the procedure alters joint loading and stability. Together, these works have advanced the understanding of pelvic osteotomy mechanics, offering surgeons a predictive tool to optimize patient-specific surgical planning. Pfeifer’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, making him a notable figure in orthopedic biomechanics.

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1. 1
   A rapid prototyping model for biomechanical evaluation of pelvic osteotomies / Ein Modell zur biomechanischen Bewertung von Beckenosteotomien

   20 citations · 2008
2. 2
   In vitro investigation of biomechanical changes of the hip after Salter pelvic osteotomy

   15 citations · 2007

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