Stefan Heger
Papers
4
Total Citations
36
H-Index
3
About
Stefan Heger is a pioneer in the application of A-mode ultrasound for computer- and robot-assisted orthopedic and cranial surgery. His research focuses on developing non-invasive, highly accurate registration and detection methods to improve surgical outcomes, particularly in Revision Total Hip Replacement (RTHR) and skull surgery. Heger’s major contributions include the creation of a fast registration technique for cranial CT images with A-mode ultrasound (21 citations), which streamlines surgical planning, and a novel method for intra-femoral bone cement detection and 3D reconstruction in RTHR (7 citations)—a critical advancement for reducing the risks and time associated with cement removal. He also introduced an efficient non-invasive registration approach for skull surgery (6 citations) and a robot-integrated ultrasound geometry-scanning system for trackerless cement detection in RTHR (2 citations). His work directly addresses the challenge of determining the 3D cement-bone interface, a notoriously difficult task in revision surgeries. By integrating ultrasound with robotic systems, Heger has enhanced the precision and safety of complex procedures, making his research highly influential in the fields of medical robotics and image-guided surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Fast and accurate registration of cranial CT images with A-mode ultrasound21 citations · 2009
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