Lichelle Groot

Lichelle Groot is a researcher at Erasmus MC specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, with a focus on postoperative care and patient-reported outcomes following hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Her work intersects orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, and public health, particularly examining the impact of healthcare disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Key Research Areas: Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, Rehabilitation Protocols, Pandemic Impact on Surgical Care, Nutritional Biochemistry

Research Trends: Recent publications (2022) analyze postoperative physical therapy delivery during the pandemic, while earlier work (2020) investigates targeted rehabilitation interventions and (2019) explores dietary influences on vitamin B12 biomarkers. Her studies frequently employ longitudinal designs and patient-reported outcome measures.