SynthesisInternational orthopaedics2024
Robotic assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is not associated with increased patient satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Improved alignment accuracy but similar early clinical outcomes with NAVIO imageless robotic-assisted vs. conventional total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Better radiological outcomes but equal clinical function of a novel knee arthroplasty robot system: a prospective randomized controlled trial.International orthopaedics · 2025Trial
- Imageless robotic assistance versus laser-projected mechanical-axis guidance in total knee arthroplasty: a deformity-stratified comparative cohort study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: accuracy, clinical outcomes, complications, learning curve and cost-effectiveness: a critical clinical review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Comparison of early postoperative activity-related pain burden after conventional, navigation-assisted, and robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study based on 24-72 h pain area under the curve.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- From empirical to analytical: synergizing robotic assistance with customized implants for superior TKA outcomes.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Does robot assistance improve the forgotten knee after total knee arthroplasty? A longitudinal prospective observational study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- [Robotics in knee arthroplasty : Current status and developments].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Comparison of Radiographic and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Robotic-Assisted Versus Manual Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Medial-Congruent Bearing.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Lateral-stabilized total knee arthroplasty enables design-specific kinematic behavior consistent with key physiological characteristics during flexion.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
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- Robotic-assisted burr preparation significantly improves cement penetration but not immediate fixation strength in total knee arthroplasty.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2025Article
- Application and postoperative rehabilitation effects of HURWA, Cori, and Brainlab robots in TKA under the ERAS concept.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- CORR Synthesis: What Is the Role of Robotic-assisted Technology in Knee Arthroplasty?Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2025Article
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- Early clinical outcomes of Naton robotic-assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Sagittal accuracy and functional impact of tibial slope in imageless robotic-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- A comparative study of early postoperative pain: robotic-assisted versus conventional total knee arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Redefining Knee Arthroplasty: Does Robotic Assistance Improve Outcomes Beyond Alignment? An Evidence-Based Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Robotic-assisted hip and knee revision arthroplasty: A scoping review.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic surgery, yet postoperative dissatisfaction persists in around 20% of cases. Robotic total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) promises enhanced precision, but its impact on patient satisfaction compared to conventional TKA remains controversial (cTKA). This systematic review aims to evaluate patient satisfaction post-rTKA and compare outcomes with cTKA.
methodsPapers from the following databases were identified and reviewed: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Online Library, using keywords like "Knee replacement," "Total knee arthroplasty," "Robotic," and "Patient satisfaction." Extracted data included patient satisfaction measures, Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, Forgotten Joint Score, SF-36, HSS, and KOOS. Statistical analysis, including odds ratio and 95% CI was performed using R software. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochrane's Q test.
resultsThe systematic review included 17 articles, involving 1148 patients (571 in the rTKA group and 577 in the cTKA group) assessing patient satisfaction following rTKA. An analysis of proportions reveals rTKA satisfaction rate was 95%, while for cTKA, it was 91%. A meta-analysis comparing rTKA and cTKA found no statistically significant difference in patient satisfaction. Additionally, various patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were examined, showing mixed results across different studies and follow-up periods.
conclusionsThe results of this study found no difference in patient satisfaction outcomes in the short to mid-term for rTKA compared to conventional methods. This study does not assert superiority for the robotic approach, highlighting the need for careful consideration of various factors influencing outcomes in knee arthroplasty.
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