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Trevor A. Pickering is a leading orthopedic researcher focused on advancing robotic-assisted arthroplasty, particularly in total hip and knee replacements. His work centers on improving surgical precision, patient recovery, and pain management through innovative technology. Pickering’s major contributions include demonstrating that a novel CT-free, pin-less robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RA-THA) system significantly improves implant accuracy and reduces outliers compared to manual techniques—a finding from his highly cited 2021 study (38 citations). He further showed that image-free robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty leads to quicker recovery while achieving equivalent one-year outcomes to conventional methods (19 citations). His research also revealed that RA-THA reduces perioperative narcotic usage patterns compared to manual THA (7 citations), highlighting benefits in pain control and opioid stewardship. By systematically validating these robotic platforms, Pickering has helped establish evidence for their adoption, directly impacting surgical practice and patient quality of life. His work is essential reading for researchers and clinicians seeking data-driven insights into the evolving role of robotics in joint replacement surgery.