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Aksel Paulsen is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, and serves as Section Chief Physician and Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery at Stavanger University Hospital. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on improving orthopedic care through evidence-based methods and technology integration.
His research interests include orthopedic surgical diagnosis and treatment, patient-reported outcome measures (PROM), data quality in clinical settings, and the use of 3D printing and virtual reality in surgical training and planning. He has led and contributed to numerous studies on hip and knee arthroplasty, fracture management, and outcome measure validation.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on clinical outcomes, validation of assessment tools, and quality improvement in orthopedic care. Themes include the use of PROMs across various procedures, optimization of surgical planning via imaging and 3D printing, and enhancing data accuracy in clinical registries.
- Validity and reliability of outcome measures (e.g., MOXFQ, Oxford Elbow Score)
- Fast-track arthroplasty without postoperative restrictions
- Fracture classification and management (hip, ankle, humeral shaft)
- Use of technology in orthopedics (3D printing, VR, automated data entry)
Dr. Paulsen actively collaborates with national and international researchers and contributes to clinical guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. He supervises and mentors students and junior researchers, particularly in methodological aspects of clinical research. He is involved in educational efforts regarding PROMs and pragmatic trial design.
He is affiliated with key research and clinical teams at Stavanger University Hospital, including the Orthopedic Surgery Department and fracture liaison services. His work supports the development of national registries and digital follow-up systems for prosthetic patients.
