ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025
Clinical and economic evaluation of robotic vs. freehand screw fixation in femoral neck fractures: advancing precision alignment in orthopedics.
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- The evidence landscape, clinical role, and mechanisms of action of robot-assisted injury treatment: a systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robot-assisted versus freehand cannulated-screw fixation for femoral neck fractures: a systematic review of technical, clinical and adoption outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Artificial intelligence and robotic technologies redefining precision and personalization in orthopedic surgery: a narrative review.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Femoral neck fractures are common and technically challenging injuries that often require internal fixation, with outcomes influenced by surgeon experience. This study compared clinical and economic outcomes of TiRobot-assisted vs. freehand cannulated screw fixation, focusing on alignment precision and anatomical considerations to assess the role of robotics in enhancing accuracy in orthopedic care. Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 50 adult patients with femoral neck fractures treated between July 2023 and March 2024 at Wuhan Union Hospital. Patients were followed for 12 to 20 months and evenly divided into two groups: TiRobot-assisted ( Results: Operative time was significantly shorter in the TiRobot group (68 ± 14 min) than in the traditional group (81 ± 23.5 min; Conclusions: TiRobot-assisted fixation offers greater precision, reduced intraoperative trauma, and faster recovery. Though more costly, its clinical advantages support its role in anatomically-precise orthopedic surgery.
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