Tanja Markus

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Tanja Markus is a pioneering researcher in orthopaedic radiology and interventional imaging, with a focus on CT-guided robotic assistance for musculoskeletal procedures. Her major contributions lie in developing minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating foot and ankle pathologies. Her most-cited work, "CT-guided robotically-assisted infiltration of foot and ankle joints" (2009, 20 citations), introduced a novel method for diagnostic joint injections using mechatronic guidance, enhancing precision in orthopaedic assessments. This study demonstrated the feasibility of robot-assisted infiltration in 16 patients, marking a significant step toward integrating robotics into routine clinical practice. Markus also explored the use of CT-guided robotic retrograde drilling for osteochondral lesions of the ankle (2009, 1 citation), addressing complex cartilage defects with improved accuracy. Her work bridges engineering and clinical orthopaedics, advancing the field of computer-assisted surgery. With a cumulative citation impact of 21, her research is foundational for students and researchers interested in robotic interventions, joint pathology, and image-guided therapy. Markus’s achievements highlight the potential of mechatronic systems to transform diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in orthopaedics.