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ArticleThe international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS2026

Novel Application of an Imageless Robotic System in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Conversion, 1-Stage Revision, and 2nd-Stage Revision.

Joshua Yeuk Shun Tran, Rex Wang-Fung Mak, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Cham Kit Wong, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Tsz Lung Choi, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

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Article in The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Joshua Yeuk Shun TranChinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6756-7288
Rex Wang-Fung MakPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1888-5508
Kevin Ki-Wai HoChinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Jonathan Patrick NgPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Cham Kit WongAlice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Gloria Yan-Ting LamAlice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Tsz Lung ChoiAlice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7205-429X
Michael Tim-Yun OngChinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-9286
Patrick Shu-Hang YungChinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

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Abstract

introductionRevision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) presents significant challenges due to factors such as infection, component failure, and bone loss. The application of the CORI imageless robotic systems in revision TKA remains underexplored. This study evaluates the utility of the imageless robotic system in three complex revision scenarios: unicompartmental knee arthroplasty conversion, one-stage revision, and second-stage revision.

methodsA prospective case series of patients undergoing revision of TKA was conducted. Intraoperative surface mapping and soft tissue tension guided surgical planning. Standardised perioperative protocols and rehabilitation were applied.

resultsAll patients demonstrated improved outcomes, with Knee Society Scores ranging from 90 to 95 and functional scores from 50 to 80 within two to six months postoperatively. Enhanced alignment and gap balancing were consistently achieved. DISCUSSION: The imageless system facilitated precise intraoperative assessment and standardised techniques in revision TKA, supporting its potential to improve clinical outcomes. Further studies are warranted to establish long-term benefits.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeBody Surface Potential MappingReoperationRobotic Surgical ProceduresAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIntraoperative PeriodKnee JointKnee ProsthesisProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionTreatment Outcomeimageless robotic systemsintraoperative mappingrevision total knee arthroplastyrobotic surgeryunicompartmental knee arthroplasty

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PMCPMC12784240

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