SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
MAKO robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty: a comprehensive meta-analysis of efficacy and safety outcomes.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Robotics improves reproducibility of component positioning while producing modest but measurable clinical benefits in total hip arthroplasty: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty in patients with hip dysplasia: a systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy of direct anterior approach versus conventional surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of a wound protector on soft-tissue injury and early recovery after endoscopic direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Trial
- Cup positioning relative to the acetabular rim planned with three-dimensional computed tomography improves precision in total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Trial
- Robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty: does improved precision translate into better clinical outcomes? A systematic review.International orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Citation landscape and research themes of robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited English-language publications in the Web of Science Core Collection.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- [Progress and future prospects of robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Review
- Robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA) was associated with a shorter learning curve, greater implant accuracy, and reduced team stress than conventional THA when performed by a junior surgeon: a comparative study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- [Short-term effectiveness of visual treatment solution-assisted treatment for Crowe typeZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Review
- Evaluating Spin Bias in the Abstracts of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2026Review
- Acetabular component placement accuracy and short-term outcomes in total hip arthroplasty : comparison of robotic arm-assisted surgery system and an augmented reality-based portable navigation.Bone & joint open · 2026Article
- [Robotics in modern total hip arthroplasty: personalized implantation strategies for complex conditions : Optimization of primary total hip arthroplasty using image-based robotic assistance].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- MAKO Robotic-Arm-Assisted Versus Conventional Dual-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Score-Matched Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Technology in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Recent Advancements.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- A study on the early clinical outcomes and learning curve of ARTHROBOT-assisted total hip arthroplasty under the ERAS concept.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Impact of periprosthetic femoral fractures on frailty, mobility and outcomes in hip arthroplasty.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Insufficiency Fractures of the Iliac Crest Following Robot-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases.Cureus · 2025Article
- Oxidized regenerated cellulose powder reduces perioperative bleeding and thigh swelling in total hip arthroplasty: a prospective interventional study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntroduction: Robotic surgery in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has emerged as a promising approach for improving precision and reducing errors. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted MAKO total hip arthroplasty.
methodsStudies were searched using four databases. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4. Efficacy was assessed radiologically, and functional scores and complications were recorded.
resultsTwelve studies (1224 hips) were analyzed. The MAKO group achieved greater cup anteversion (MD 1.53, 95%CI 1.04-2.03) and a higher percentage of components within safe inclination and anteversion ranges (p > 0.05). Harris Hip Scores did not differ significantly (MD 0.61, 95%CI -0.22-1.45) but the forgotten joint scores favored MAKO (MD 5.99, 95% CI 4.10-7.88), although not exceeding the minimally clinically significant difference. No differences in intraoperative complications emerged (OR 0.96, 95%CI 0.51-1.79) but preoperative plans significantly mismatched the final cup placement after MAKO (p < 0.05).
conclusionsThe use of the MAKO robot in THA improves radiological outcomes by enhancing safe prosthesis placement. However, no significant differences were observed in terms of complications. Longer follow-up studies are required to assess the clinical impact of improved radiological results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV metaanalysis of nonrandomized clinical trials. REGISTRATION: CRD42023433733.
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