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Stephen Mellon is a leading researcher in orthopaedic biomechanics, with a focused expertise in unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) design and the prevention of implant complications. His primary research areas include the biomechanics of mobile bearing dislocations, implant geometry optimization, and the application of robotics and path planning algorithms to orthopaedic surgery. Mellon’s major contribution is his pioneering work on the Oxford Domed Lateral (ODL) implant, where he demonstrated that increasing the tibial component wall height significantly reduces the risk of medial bearing dislocation—a critical failure mode affecting 1–6% of patients. His studies, each garnering 2 citations, have systematically analyzed dislocation mechanisms using both mechanical rigs and novel robotics path planning algorithms, improving the efficiency and accuracy of risk assessment. Notably, his research addresses the unique challenges of lateral compartment osteoarthritis, which affects ~10% of arthritic knees, and provides evidence-based design recommendations that enhance implant stability and patient outcomes. Mellon’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering practical solutions to reduce revision rates and improve the longevity of mobile bearing UKRs.