Yogesh Rajak

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Yogesh Rajak has made focused contributions to the biomechanics of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), with particular expertise in frontal plane stability and passive flexion kinematics. His research addresses critical challenges in partial knee replacement, specifically how implant positioning and soft-tissue balancing affect joint function. In his most-cited work, "Frontal plane stability following UKA in a biomechanical study" (2015, 16 citations), Rajak systematically evaluated how UKA alters coronal plane mechanics, providing quantitative evidence for surgical techniques that preserve native knee stability. His companion study, "Kinematics of passive flexion following balanced and overstuffed fixed bearing unicondylar knee arthroplasty" (2015, 12 citations), demonstrated that overstuffing the joint space significantly impairs passive range of motion—a finding with direct clinical implications for avoiding postoperative stiffness. Together, these papers have informed surgical decision-making around component sizing and ligament tensioning in UKA. While his citation counts reflect a specialized niche, Rajak’s work represents careful, methodical biomechanical investigation that bridges engineering principles with orthopedic practice, offering valuable insights for surgeons seeking to optimize outcomes in partial knee replacement.