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Dr. Virginie Lafage is a leading researcher in orthopedic biomechanics and health economics, with a primary focus on optimizing surgical outcomes for spinal and joint disorders. Her work bridges the gap between clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness, particularly in lumbar spine fusion and total knee arthroplasty. In her highly cited 2020 study, "A cost benefit analysis of increasing surgical technology in lumbar spine fusion" (66 citations), she provided a rigorous economic framework demonstrating that advanced surgical technologies can reduce overall healthcare costs by minimizing complications and revision surgeries. This contribution has shaped institutional policies on surgical resource allocation. More recently, her 2025 investigation into robotic assistance in total knee arthroplasty (3 citations) underscores her commitment to evaluating emerging technologies through a dual lens of clinical benefit and financial sustainability. Dr. Lafage’s research is instrumental for surgeons and policymakers seeking evidence-based decisions on adopting innovative surgical tools, ensuring that technological advancements translate into tangible value for patients and healthcare systems.