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ArticleCureus2024

A Prospective Randomized Study on Whether Computer Navigation Is Better Than Conventional Total Knee Replacement in Terms of Short-Term Functional and Clinical Outcomes.

Devendra Lakhotia, Utkarsh Agrawal, Shankar P Singh

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Devendra LakhotiaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, IND.
Utkarsh AgrawalDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, IND.
Shankar P SinghDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, IND.

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Abstract

introductionComputer navigation results in better radiological alignment in total knee replacement (TKR). However, functional and clinical outcomes are equally good in conventional TKR. This study aims to compare the functional and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing navigated and conventional TKR.

methodsA prospective randomized study between navigated TKR (NKR/Group I) and conventional TKR (CKR/Group II) was carried out. Functional outcome was analyzed using the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score. Clinical outcome was evaluated as knee range of motion.

resultsThirty-nine patients (68 knees) were randomized into two groups: I and II. The mean follow-up was 26 months. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups with respect to knee range of motion, OKS, and WOMAC score at the final follow-up.

conclusionWe concluded that there is no difference in clinical and functional outcomes between navigated and conventional TKR.

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clinical outcomecomputer navigation techniqueconventional knee replacementfunctional outcometotal knee replacement

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PMID38425621
PMCPMC10902750

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