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Robotic-assisted TKA reduces surgery duration, length of stay and 90-day complication rate of complex TKA to the level of noncomplex TKA
IntroductionComplex primary total knee arthroplasties (TKA) are reported to be associated with excessive episode of care (EOC) costs as compared to...
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Functional positioning principles for image-based robotic-assisted TKA achieved a higher Forgotten Joint Score at 1 year compared to conventional TKA with restricted kinematic alignment
PurposeFew comparative studies assessed the current concept of individualised alignment for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and their outcomes at...
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Clinical and functional outcomes of TKA after HTO or UKA: a New Zealand Joint Registry Study
IntroductionSurgical options for patients with unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis include high tibial osteotomy (HTO) or unicompartmental knee...
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TKA Complications in 80-Year-Old Patient: a Case Report
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is characterized by osteoproliferation-induced axial skeleton and sacroiliac joint damage that leads to spinal deformity...
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Factors that impact the patellofemoral contact stress in the TKA: a review
Abnormal retro patellar stress is believed to contribute to patellofemoral complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but the causal link...
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PCL retained is safe in medial pivot TKA—a prospective randomized trial
PurposeMedial pivot (MP) designs resemble native knee kinematics and restore the “natural” kinematics of a knee after total knee arthroplasty (TKA)....
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Impact of change in coronal plane alignment of knee (CPAK) classification on outcomes of robotic-assisted TKA
BackgroundMechanical alignment with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been widely used since the implantation of the first prosthetic knee. Multiple...
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Analysis of robot-specific operative time and surgical team anxiety level and its effect on alignment during robot-assisted TKA
Adapting to robotic-assisted (RA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is hindered by the surgeon's fear of extra time. The main purpose of this study was...
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Is 80% satisfaction still the expectation in modern TKA mechanically aligned with robot assist? We think not
Several studies reported that20% of patients were unhappy with the outcome of their total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Having commenced robot assist TKA...
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Risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients over 60 years old
PurposeThere is a significant risk of DVT after TKA. We aim to evaluate the potential risk factors for postoperative DVT in the lower extremities in...
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Valgus alignment of the femoral component is associated with higher revision rates 10 years after TKA
PurposeAppropriate positioning and alignment of tibial and femoral component in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are factors of major importance...
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Risk Factors for Wound Complications Following Conversion TKA after Tibial Plateau Fracture
IntroductionThe purpose is to investigate the incidence of wound complications for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) following tibial plateau open...
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The impact of primary patella resurfacing on health-related quality of life outcomes and return to sport in total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
IntroductionPrimary patella resurfacing (PPR) in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a topic without clear clinical evidence. Using Patient...
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The significance of the pelvic incidence measurement as a possible predictor of TKA outcome
PurposeTo evaluate the association between the sagittal alignment of the pelvis and residual knee flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty...
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Effect of Hypothyroidism on Complications in Patients Undergoing TKA in Indian Population
BackgroundThe number of hypothyroidism patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKA) in India is increasing. It is assumed that patients with...
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Smokers have increased risk of soft-tissue complications following primary elective TKA
IntroductionSmoking has been associated with numerous adverse outcomes following surgical procedures. The purpose of this study was to investigate,...
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Robotic assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is not associated with increased patient satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic surgery, yet postoperative dissatisfaction persists in around 20% of cases. Robotic total...
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A biomechanical comparison between robotic and conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in resection accuracy: a meta-analysis on cadaveric specimens
PurposeRobotic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has seen a rapid increase in utilization with recent literature suggesting that implant accuracy and...
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Definitions and consequences of current alignment techniques and phenotypes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) – there is no winner yet
Dissatisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been extensively documented and it was attributed to numerous factors. In recent years,...
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Virtual assessment of coronal balance prior to bone resection with the MAKO robotic-assisted system accurately predicts final balance in TKA
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has traditionally relied on the surgeon’s judgement and manual instruments to determine balance. The MAKO robotic...
