Vishal Hegde
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About
Dr. Vishal Hegde is a leading orthopedic surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of surgical technology, health equity, and precision medicine in joint arthroplasty. His research primarily focuses on total knee arthroplasty (TKA), specifically examining how modern alignment strategies and robotic assistance can improve patient outcomes—and who actually has access to these innovations. Dr. Hegde’s landmark study, "Access to robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty varies significantly by race/ethnicity" (2025, 4 citations), provides groundbreaking evidence that the rapid adoption of robotic TKA is not occurring equitably, revealing persistent racial and ethnic disparities in access to advanced surgical technology. Complementing this, his work "Modern Alignment Strategies in Total Knee Arthroplasty and How to Best Achieve Them" (2025, 4 citations) serves as an essential guide for surgeons navigating the complex landscape of alternative alignment philosophies, emphasizing how robotics and navigation can precisely execute these nuanced techniques. By simultaneously advancing surgical technique and exposing systemic inequities, Dr. Hegde is shaping a more thoughtful, inclusive future for orthopedic surgery—one where technological progress does not outpace ethical responsibility.
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