ArticleJournal of experimental orthopaedics2026
Short-term benefits of image-based robotic assistance in TKA after prior HTO: A comparative study.
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- Short-term benefits of image-based robotic assistance in TKA after prior HTO: A comparative study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose: High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is used to treat medial knee osteoarthritis with varus alignment in young, active patients. While robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may improve implant positioning and soft-tissue balance, its benefits in post-HTO patients remain unclear. This study compares surgical, clinical and radiological outcomes between robotic-assisted and conventional TKA following HTO. Methods: A retrospective study included 87 patients with prior HTO who underwent TKA between August 2017 and October 2023 (46 robotic-assisted and 41 conventional), with a minimum 1-year follow-up. Demographic data, surgical characteristics, clinical outcomes (Knee Society Score [KSS], range of motion), radiological alignment (hip-knee-ankle angle) and complications were analysed. Mean follow-up was 23 months. Results: Operative time was similar between groups (82 vs. 95 min; Conclusion: Robotic-assisted TKA after HTO was associated with a similar operative times and comparable short-term clinical outcomes to conventional TKA. It was also associated with lower rates of additional procedures and a less frequent use of stemmed or constrained implants. These findings should be interpreted with caution, given the baseline differences between the groups. Longer follow-up is warranted. Level of Evidence: Level III, therapeutic studies, retrospective comparative study.
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