Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement

Introduction: Primary total knee arthroplasty has long been proven effective in the treatment of stage 3–4 knee osteoarthritis. It is well known that this intervention not only improves the quality of life, but also helps to restore the function of the joint and eliminate axial deformities. Purpose...

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Main Authors: Georgii A. Airapetov, Petr K. Yablonskiy, Mikhail S. Serdobincev, Zaurbek V. Dziov, Anjum H. Alkafaween, Farah H. Alkafaween
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
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author Georgii A. Airapetov
Petr K. Yablonskiy
Mikhail S. Serdobincev
Zaurbek V. Dziov
Anjum H. Alkafaween
Farah H. Alkafaween
author_facet Georgii A. Airapetov
Petr K. Yablonskiy
Mikhail S. Serdobincev
Zaurbek V. Dziov
Anjum H. Alkafaween
Farah H. Alkafaween
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description Introduction: Primary total knee arthroplasty has long been proven effective in the treatment of stage 3–4 knee osteoarthritis. It is well known that this intervention not only improves the quality of life, but also helps to restore the function of the joint and eliminate axial deformities. Purpose to compare early results of total knee arthroplasty using robot-assisted technology with conventional manual technique. Materials and methods: 20 patients diagnosed with stage 3 osteoarthritis of the knee joint and varus deformity of the knee joint axis were included in a prospective randomized study. Patients were divided into 2 representative groups, 10 subjects underwent robot-assisted knee arthroplasty, and the conventional manual technique was used in the other 10 patients. For clinical assessment, functional scales KSS, WOMAC, Lysholm Score were used, postoperative radiographs were evaluated. Results: According to clinical functional scales, 10 days after surgery, there was an improvement in performance in the patients of both groups (p < 0.05); the duration of the operation in the patients of both groups did not differ in general; intra-operative blood loss in the group with robot-assisted arthroplasty was lower; and assessment of postoperative results by radiological imaging showed a better component positioning according to preoperative planning in the robotic group. Discussion: When the operation is performed by experienced surgeons, one can expect the correct position of the components and the balance of the ligamentous apparatus in standard arthroplasty. However, the use of robot-assisted technology provides a secure intervention performance even at a hospital where a small number of such operations is performed. Conclusion: Despite the high cost and the need for additional consumables, robot-assisted arthroplasty has a number of advantages over classical manual techniques. These advantages include accurate restoration of the limb axis even in extra-articular deformities, correct position of the endoprosthesis components, reduction of intra-operative blood loss due to closed medullary canals, and safety for patients. However, the role of the surgeon in such operations remains paramount, as it is the surgeon who is responsible for planning the operation, performing it, and achieving soft tissue balance.
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spelling doaj-art-9fc3b8a606a942e69f2fa354abb357712025-08-20T02:09:59ZengElsevierJournal of Orthopaedic Reports2773-157X2025-03-014110036210.1016/j.jorep.2024.100362Early results of robot-assisted knee replacementGeorgii A. Airapetov0Petr K. Yablonskiy1Mikhail S. Serdobincev2Zaurbek V. Dziov3Anjum H. Alkafaween4Farah H. Alkafaween5Medical Sciences, Head of the Center for Joint Surgery St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, St. Petersburg, Russian People Friendship University, Moscow, Russia; Corresponding author. Medical Sciences, the Center for Joint Surgery, Moscow, RussiaMedical Sciences, St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, St. Petersburg, RussiaMedical Sciences, St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, St. Petersburg, RussiaSt. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, St. Petersburg, RussiaSt. Petersburg University, St. Petersburg, RussiaGhour Al-Safi Hospital MOH, Karak, JordanIntroduction: Primary total knee arthroplasty has long been proven effective in the treatment of stage 3–4 knee osteoarthritis. It is well known that this intervention not only improves the quality of life, but also helps to restore the function of the joint and eliminate axial deformities. Purpose to compare early results of total knee arthroplasty using robot-assisted technology with conventional manual technique. Materials and methods: 20 patients diagnosed with stage 3 osteoarthritis of the knee joint and varus deformity of the knee joint axis were included in a prospective randomized study. Patients were divided into 2 representative groups, 10 subjects underwent robot-assisted knee arthroplasty, and the conventional manual technique was used in the other 10 patients. For clinical assessment, functional scales KSS, WOMAC, Lysholm Score were used, postoperative radiographs were evaluated. Results: According to clinical functional scales, 10 days after surgery, there was an improvement in performance in the patients of both groups (p < 0.05); the duration of the operation in the patients of both groups did not differ in general; intra-operative blood loss in the group with robot-assisted arthroplasty was lower; and assessment of postoperative results by radiological imaging showed a better component positioning according to preoperative planning in the robotic group. Discussion: When the operation is performed by experienced surgeons, one can expect the correct position of the components and the balance of the ligamentous apparatus in standard arthroplasty. However, the use of robot-assisted technology provides a secure intervention performance even at a hospital where a small number of such operations is performed. Conclusion: Despite the high cost and the need for additional consumables, robot-assisted arthroplasty has a number of advantages over classical manual techniques. These advantages include accurate restoration of the limb axis even in extra-articular deformities, correct position of the endoprosthesis components, reduction of intra-operative blood loss due to closed medullary canals, and safety for patients. However, the role of the surgeon in such operations remains paramount, as it is the surgeon who is responsible for planning the operation, performing it, and achieving soft tissue balance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X24000572Robot-assisted arthroplastyKnee jointOsteoarthritis
spellingShingle Georgii A. Airapetov
Petr K. Yablonskiy
Mikhail S. Serdobincev
Zaurbek V. Dziov
Anjum H. Alkafaween
Farah H. Alkafaween
Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Robot-assisted arthroplasty
Knee joint
Osteoarthritis
title Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
title_full Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
title_fullStr Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
title_full_unstemmed Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
title_short Early results of robot-assisted knee replacement
title_sort early results of robot assisted knee replacement
topic Robot-assisted arthroplasty
Knee joint
Osteoarthritis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X24000572
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