Accuracy of the ROSA Robotic System in Knee Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Gamie Zakareya, Kenanidis Eustathios, Douvlis Georgios, Mylonakis Nikolaos, Maslaris Alexander, Tsiridis Eleftherios
Primary Institution: Tsiridis Orthopaedic Institute ICAROS Clinic Thessaloniki Greece
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the accuracy of targeted resection thickness in patients undergoing primary Total Knee Arthroplasty using the ROSA robotic system.
Conclusion
The ROSA robotic system can achieve a high degree of accuracy for planned resection thickness in knee surgeries.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean difference between planned and actual resection was 0.67 mm for distal femur medial cuts.
- 84.1% of medial distal femur resections were within 1 mm of planned measurements.
- The study included patients with symptomatic end-stage knee osteoarthritis.
Takeaway
Doctors used a robot to help them cut bones in knee surgery, and they found that the robot did a really good job at making the cuts just right.
Methodology
Calliper measurements of the distal femur, proximal tibia, and posterior condyles were taken in 44 patients undergoing primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Limitations
The study's findings are limited to the imageless ROSA TKA in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 69.6 years, with 17 males and 27 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001 for medial and lateral PT and PC
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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