Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making

Abstract Background The reliability of robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) has been previously reported. In this study, we evaluated the predictive accuracy of the RA-TKA system in determining the required bone resection and implant size preoperatively and its effect on intraoperat...

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Autores principales: Xufeng Wan, Qiang Su, Duan Wang, Mingcheng Yuan, Yahao Lai, Hong Xu, Zongke Zhou
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:49d26046498b4efbb66263a631c6d5cd2021-11-21T12:29:51ZRobotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making10.1186/s13018-021-02815-61749-799Xhttps://doaj.org/article/49d26046498b4efbb66263a631c6d5cd2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02815-6https://doaj.org/toc/1749-799XAbstract Background The reliability of robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) has been previously reported. In this study, we evaluated the predictive accuracy of the RA-TKA system in determining the required bone resection and implant size preoperatively and its effect on intraoperative decision-making. Methods Data on the outcomes of RA-TKA procedures performed in our department were prospectively collected. A three-dimensional model of the femur, tibia, and fibula was reconstructed using standard computed tomography (CT) images. The model was used preoperatively to predict bone required resection for the femur and tibia and implant size. Intraoperatively, the images were registered to the local anatomy to create a patient-specific model for decision-making, including real-time measurement of the medial-to-lateral difference in the extension/flexion gap and TKA component alignment. Differences between predicted and real bone resections and implant size were evaluated, and the post-TKA mechanical axis of the lower limb and difference in medial-to-lateral flexion/extension gap were measured. Results The analysis was based on the data of 28 patients who underwent TKA to treat severe osteoarthritis. The RA-TKA system successfully predicted the femoral and tibial component within one implant size in 28/28 cases (100%). For the 168 bone resections performed, including both femoral and tibial cuts, the resection was within 1 mm of the predicted value in 120/168 (71%) of the cuts. The actual versus predicted bone resection was statistically different only for the lateral tibial plateau (p = 0.018). The medial-to-lateral gap difference was between − 1 and 1 mm, except in one case. The achieved lower limb alignment was accurate overall, with the alignment being within < 1.0° of the neutral mechanical axis in 13/28 cases (46%) and within < 3.0° in 28/28 cases (100%). Conclusions The RA-TKA system provided considerable pre- and intraoperative surgical assistance to achieve accurate bone resection, appropriate component sizing, and postoperative alignment after RA-TKA.Xufeng WanQiang SuDuan WangMingcheng YuanYahao LaiHong XuZongke ZhouBMCarticleTotal knee arthroplastyRobot-assisted surgeryPreoperative TKA planningTKA implant sizingOrthopedic surgeryRD701-811Diseases of the musculoskeletal systemRC925-935ENJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Total knee arthroplasty
Robot-assisted surgery
Preoperative TKA planning
TKA implant sizing
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
RC925-935
spellingShingle Total knee arthroplasty
Robot-assisted surgery
Preoperative TKA planning
TKA implant sizing
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
RC925-935
Xufeng Wan
Qiang Su
Duan Wang
Mingcheng Yuan
Yahao Lai
Hong Xu
Zongke Zhou
Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
description Abstract Background The reliability of robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) has been previously reported. In this study, we evaluated the predictive accuracy of the RA-TKA system in determining the required bone resection and implant size preoperatively and its effect on intraoperative decision-making. Methods Data on the outcomes of RA-TKA procedures performed in our department were prospectively collected. A three-dimensional model of the femur, tibia, and fibula was reconstructed using standard computed tomography (CT) images. The model was used preoperatively to predict bone required resection for the femur and tibia and implant size. Intraoperatively, the images were registered to the local anatomy to create a patient-specific model for decision-making, including real-time measurement of the medial-to-lateral difference in the extension/flexion gap and TKA component alignment. Differences between predicted and real bone resections and implant size were evaluated, and the post-TKA mechanical axis of the lower limb and difference in medial-to-lateral flexion/extension gap were measured. Results The analysis was based on the data of 28 patients who underwent TKA to treat severe osteoarthritis. The RA-TKA system successfully predicted the femoral and tibial component within one implant size in 28/28 cases (100%). For the 168 bone resections performed, including both femoral and tibial cuts, the resection was within 1 mm of the predicted value in 120/168 (71%) of the cuts. The actual versus predicted bone resection was statistically different only for the lateral tibial plateau (p = 0.018). The medial-to-lateral gap difference was between − 1 and 1 mm, except in one case. The achieved lower limb alignment was accurate overall, with the alignment being within < 1.0° of the neutral mechanical axis in 13/28 cases (46%) and within < 3.0° in 28/28 cases (100%). Conclusions The RA-TKA system provided considerable pre- and intraoperative surgical assistance to achieve accurate bone resection, appropriate component sizing, and postoperative alignment after RA-TKA.
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author Xufeng Wan
Qiang Su
Duan Wang
Mingcheng Yuan
Yahao Lai
Hong Xu
Zongke Zhou
author_facet Xufeng Wan
Qiang Su
Duan Wang
Mingcheng Yuan
Yahao Lai
Hong Xu
Zongke Zhou
author_sort Xufeng Wan
title Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
title_short Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
title_full Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
title_fullStr Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
title_full_unstemmed Robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
title_sort robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
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publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/49d26046498b4efbb66263a631c6d5cd
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