Accuracy of femoral rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty using computer assisted navigation

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo Restrepo ◽  
William Hozack ◽  
Fabio Orozco ◽  
Javad Parvizi
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
Leelasestaporn C ◽  
Thuwapitchayanant M ◽  
Sirithanapipat P ◽  
Sa-ngasoongsong P ◽  
Ruengsilsuwit P

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo Restrepo ◽  
William J. Hozack ◽  
Fabio Orozco ◽  
Javad Parvizi

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanner C. Clark ◽  
Frank H. Schmidt

Background. Since the introduction of robot-assisted navigation in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there has been little research conducted examining the efficiency and accuracy of the system compared to computer-assisted navigation systems. Objective. To compare the efficiency and accuracy of Praxim robot-assisted navigation (RAN) and Stryker computer-assisted navigation (CAN) in primary TKA. Methods. This was a retrospective study consisting of 52 patients who underwent primary TKA utilizing RAN and 29 patients utilizing CAN. The primary outcome measure was navigation time. Secondary outcome measures included intraoperative final mechanical axis alignment, intraoperative robot-assisted bone cut accuracy, tourniquet time, and hospitalization length. Results. RAN navigation times were, on average, 9.0 minutes shorter compared to CAN after adjustment. The average absolute intraoperative malalignment was 0.5° less in the RAN procedures compared to the CAN procedures after adjustment. Patients in the RAN group tended to be discharged 0.6 days earlier compared to patients in the CAN group after adjustment. Conclusions. Among patients undergoing TKA, there was decreased navigation time, decreased final malalignment, and decreased hospitalization length associated with the use of RAN when compared to CAN independent of age, BMI, and pre-replacement alignment.


Author(s):  
M Swank ◽  
J R Romanowski ◽  
L L Korbee ◽  
S Bignozzi

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains one of the most successful procedures in orthopaedic surgery. Complications certainly exist and are often related to failure of knee ligament balance. This asymmetry subsequently leads to component mal-alignment and loosening often secondary to deviation of the lower extremity mechanical axis. Understanding knee mechanics is essential, and recent technological advances have begun to minimize postoperative problems. A tensioning device that respects the native patellofemoral anatomy as well as the natural ligamentous strains has been developed. The surgical integration of computer-assisted navigation has allowed for enhanced accuracy and subsequently better results. The purpose of the current paper is to discuss the evolution of an improved ligament tensioning device, in the setting of classic mechanical guidance versus computer assistance and its postoperative impact on total knee outcomes in terms of manipulation rates and two-year radiographic alignment data. Based on a single surgeon series, mechanically guided arthroplasties resulted in a 16 per cent manipulation rate. Computer assistance with spacer blocks decreased the manipulation rate to 14 per cent, while using a novel tensioner device further decreased the manipulation rate to 7 per cent, a significant difference of p <0.01. Radiographic data illustrate all TKAs with the tensioner to be within 4° of the desired position.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
IZUMI TANI ◽  
NAOKI NAKANO ◽  
KOJI TAKAYAMA ◽  
KAZUNARI ISHIDA ◽  
RYOSUKE KURODA ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective It is difficult to achieve proper alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with extra-articular deformity (EAD) because of altered anatomical axis and distorted landmarks. As of this writing, only case series have been reported with regard to the usefulness of computer-assisted navigation systems for TKA with EAD. This study therefore compared outcomes in TKA with EAD, with and without navigation. Methods Fourteen osteoarthritis patients with EAD due to previous fracture malunion or operations were assessed. Seven TKAs were performed with navigation (navigation group) and another 7 were performed without navigation (manual group). Clinical and radiographic outcomes were compared before and two years after surgery. Results The mean postoperative Knee Society function score was significantly higher in the navigation group. No significant difference was found in postoperative range of motion and Knee Society knee score. The rate of outliers in radiographic outcomes tended to be lower in the navigation group. Conclusion Better clinical outcomes were achieved in cases in which navigation was used. Computer-assisted navigation is useful in TKA for patients with EAD. Level of Evidence III; Case control study.


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