About

Stefan Kreuzer is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of robotic and technology-assisted joint arthroplasty. His research has focused primarily on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through robotic systems, personalized alignment philosophies, and compartmental approaches that better preserve native anatomy and improve patient outcomes. Kreuzer has been a pioneering voice in active robotic TKA, notably as one of the earliest adopters and clinical evaluators of the TSolution One® system — the first fully active robotic platform for knee replacement. His investigations into its learning curve, dimensional accuracy, and multicenter safety profile have collectively garnered nearly 100 citations, providing the surgical community with foundational evidence for integrating autonomous robotic systems into clinical practice. His 2014 in vivo kinematics study, with 38 citations, further demonstrated how robotic assistance can optimize outcomes in both uni- and multi-compartmental reconstructions. More recently, Kreuzer has turned his attention to alignment philosophy in TKA, exploring how personalized techniques better restore native trochlear groove anatomy compared to traditional mechanical alignment — a clinically significant question as surgeons increasingly adopt individualized approaches. With over 170 total citations across his body of work, Kreuzer's contributions meaningfully shape how modern surgeons think about precision, technology, and anatomy in knee reconstruction.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Learning curve for active robotic total knee arthroplasty
60 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 28
🏛 Institutions: Memorial Foundation, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Methodist West Hospital, Instituto de Novas Tecnologias, Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge

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    Functional Recovery After Bicompartmental Arthroplasty, Navigated TKA and Traditional TKA
    3 citations · 2013
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