Samuel J. MacDessi
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Samuel J. MacDessi is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of knee alignment and its role in total knee arthroplasty. His primary research focus lies in the complex interplay of coronal, sagittal, and axial plane deformities, challenging the traditional reliance on single-plane analysis. MacDessi is best known for his development and refinement of the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) classification system, a transformative framework that categorizes knee phenotypes to guide personalized surgical alignment. His landmark 2023 study, "Multi-Planar Expansion of the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee Classification," with 35 citations, critically demonstrated that CPAK parameters do not significantly correlate with alignment in other planes, underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive, multi-planar surgical approach. This work has reshaped preoperative planning, helping surgeons avoid iatrogenic instability and improve implant longevity. With a growing body of highly cited research, MacDessi’s contributions are pivotal in the shift toward individualized, kinematic alignment in knee arthroplasty, making him a key figure in modern orthopedic biomechanics.
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