Josh Bonsel

Josh Bonsel is an active researcher in the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His research focuses on patient-reported outcomes in orthopedic surgery with particular emphasis on socioeconomic factors influencing surgical outcomes.

His primary research interests include patient-reported outcome measures, hip and knee arthroplasty, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and the intersection of socioeconomic status with orthopedic care outcomes. Bonsel's work bridges clinical orthopedics with health services research, examining how patient demographics and socioeconomic factors impact treatment utilization and outcomes.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on healthcare inequality, with multiple studies analyzing socioeconomic determinants in orthopedic procedures. His doctoral thesis examined how to enhance care quality while reducing socioeconomic inequality in orthopedic surgery settings. His research employs both quantitative analysis of large datasets and methodological work on outcome measurement instruments.

While specific awards aren't listed in the available information, Bonsel's research has garnered attention across multiple platforms with mentions in news outlets, social media, and academic networks. His work has been referenced by Bluesky users, posted on X (Twitter), and discussed in blogs, indicating impact beyond traditional academic circles.

Bonsel collaborates extensively with researchers across Erasmus MC, including with Reijman M., Verhaar J.A.N., and Bonsel G.J. His research appears to focus on improving orthopedic care through better understanding of patient-reported outcomes and addressing disparities in treatment access and results.