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ReviewOrthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Robotics in knee arthroplasty : Current status and developments].

Mustafa Hariri, Raphael Trefzer, Sarah Knopf, Kevin Knappe, Timo A Nees, Tobias Reiner, Tilman Walker

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Review in Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Mustafa HaririOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Raphael TrefzerOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Sarah KnopfOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Kevin KnappeOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Timo A NeesOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Tobias ReinerOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Tilman WalkerOrthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland. Tilman.Walker@med.uni-heidelberg.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) represents a technological advancement aiming to improve implant alignment and soft tissue balancing. Current evidence confirms increased precision and reproducibility; however, no significant benefits have been shown compared to manual TKA (mTKA) regarding functional outcomes, patient satisfaction, or implant longevity. Challenges such as longer operative time and workflow complexity can be mitigated with structured training and process optimization. Registry data and clinical studies so far do not indicate a survival benefit. Nevertheless, robotic systems offer promising advantages in complex anatomies, and individualized alignment strategies. High-quality long-term studies are needed to definitively assess the clinical value of rTKA.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeRobotic Surgical ProceduresHumansKnee ProsthesisPatient SatisfactionAlignmentPrecision medicineProfessional educationRobot-assisted surgeryTotal knee replacement

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