Robotic- and orthosensor-assisted versus manual (ROAM) total knee replacement: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic-arm-assisted knee arthroplasty allows for more accurate component positioning and alignment and is associated with better patient-reported outcomes compared to manually performed jig-based knee arthroplasty. However, what is not known is whether the addition of an intra-articular sensor (Verasense^TM) to aid intraoperative balancing of the total knee replacement (TKR) offers improved functional outcomes for the patient. The purpose of this research is to compare the outcomes of patients undergoing a conventional manual knee replacement to those undergoing TKR using robotic-assisted surgery and the Verasense^TM to optimise alignment and balance the knee joint, respectively, and assess the associated cost economics of such technology.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Clement ND 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8783439 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature