Scott M. LaValva
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About
Scott M. LaValva is an orthopedic researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of surgical technology and infection prevention in joint arthroplasty. His primary research areas include computer navigation, robotic-assisted surgery, and periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) risk following total knee and hip arthroplasty. LaValva’s major contributions center on challenging assumptions about advanced surgical tools: his propensity score-matched cohort analyses demonstrate that neither computer navigation nor robotic assistance significantly increases the risk of PJI in primary total knee arthroplasty (15 citations) or total hip arthroplasty (13 citations), despite longer operative times and additional surgical steps. These findings are clinically impactful, providing reassurance to surgeons adopting these technologies while highlighting that infection risk is multifactorial. His work has been cited in leading orthopedic journals and informs evidence-based decision-making for surgical teams. By rigorously evaluating the safety profile of navigation and robotics, LaValva helps bridge the gap between technological innovation and patient outcomes, making his research essential reading for residents, fellows, and practicing arthroplasty surgeons seeking to optimize both precision and infection control.
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