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General Orthopaedics

Computer Assisted Surgery Using Motorized Mini-Robotic Jig In Knee Replacement…. Are We There Yet?

The South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) 57th Annual Congress



Abstract

The advantages of computer navigated total knee replacement are well documented in the literature, however, increased surgical time and cost issues remain the major deterrent for the wide use of this technology. Placement of cutting jigs under computer guidance forms a major aspect of computer assisted knee replacement surgery. The use of a motorized mini-robotic cutting jig allows for a more precise and time efficient execution of the femoral cuts under computer guidance. We present a preliminary report on our experience using standard computer assisted surgery (CAS) jigs and mini robotic motorized jigs in computer navigated knee replacement

Methods:

We compared our experience using standard jigs and mini-robotic jigs in knee replacement. A cohort of patients involved in a study comparing navigated and standard total knee replacements received TKA using a Bi-Cruciate Stabilised Knee System. A pilot cohort of patients received total knee replacement using standard computer navigation by the pi galileo system without the mini-robots while awaiting acquisition of the mini robot system. We compared our experience using the same pi galileo system with mini robotic cutting jigs to the cohort without the mini-robotic cutting guides.

Results:

Reduction in surgical time was statistically significant when using the motorized mini robotic jigs. Blood loss was identical in both cohorts, and cut precision was better in the cohort with the motorized mini robotic jigs.

Conclusion:

The use of the mini robot in navigated knee replacements allows for shorter surgical time, as well as more accurate and precise positioning of the cutting jigs. We believe this is a useful technological addition to navigated knee replacement and deserves further attention and research.