Bi-unicompartmental, robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty

Robotic-assisted surgery has had a significant impact on modern Arthroplasty in the United States. Extensive research has hinted at the potential of robotics to improve different aspects of surgery (e.g. higher precision and associated favorable clinical outcomes). In addition to technical advances in surgery, there is also progress regarding knee implant design, e.g. implants designed to obviate the need for sacrificing cruciate ligaments of the knee during surgery, which is believed to lead to preferable functional outcomes and more natural knee motion.

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - March 24, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marius Dettmer, Stefan W. Kreuzer Source Type: research