Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Robotic Arm Technology

Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly successful operation for the treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. Increasing use of computer-assisted and robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty has been shown to improve component position, with short-term studies demonstrating improved survivability in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Robotic-assisted technology has been shown to be helpful in revising unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to TKA, as well as hip fusion to total hip arthroplasty, but few have described revision of a primary TKA. This case report describes the use of robotic-assisted technology in revision TKA. Robotic assistance during revision TKA may improve component alignment and increase prosthesis longevity. Future research is needed to investigate the effects on survivorship and cost.

Robotic-assisted revision total joint arthroplasty: a state-of-the-art scoping review

“…Considering that there has been some pioneering work in applying the robotic system in revision TJA (22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31), and robotic-assisted technology may have more extended applications in the future, we performed a scoping review of the literature and narrative synthesis to present the current state-of-the-art.…”

“…Thus, along with the technological advancement and familiarity with the procedure, surgeons believe robotic-assisted technology could have done so much more; hence, they tried to harness the abilities of robotic-assisted technology for the revision of TJA. Considering that there has been some pioneering work in applying the robotic system in revision TJA ( 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ), and robotic-assisted technology may have more extended applications in the future, we performed a scoping review of the literature and narrative synthesis to present the current state-of-the-art.…”

Comment on: Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Robotic Arm Technology

“…We have an issue with the introduction of the article on the earliest description of robotic arm assisted revision total knee arthroplasty. The authors state first in the introduction: “ To our knowledge, there are no reports of robotic technology being used for the revision of a TKA ” [ 1 ]. …”

“…“ To our knowledge, there are no reports of robotic technology being used for the revision of a TKA ” [ 1 ].…”

“…And again, in the discussion: “ To our knowledge, this is the first report of this technology being used for revision of a total knee replacement ” [ 1 ]. …”