Evaluating Robotic‐Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review of the Literature in the United States

Taylor McClennen; Brian Carvalho; Mohamed Yousef; David C. Ayers

doi:10.1002/rcs.70067

journal article Apr 01, 2025

Evaluating Robotic‐Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review of the Literature in the United States

Taylor McClennen Brian Carvalho Mohamed Yousef

David C. Ayers

The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery Vol. 21 No. 2 · Wiley

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Abstract

ABSTRACTBackgroundRobotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) offers a new method of surgical management for advanced arthritis of the knee. The objective of this review was to evaluate the current literature evidence comparing rTKA to conventional methods (cTKA) across multiple outcome measures.MethodsPubMed was used to perform a review of articles that discussed outcomes of primary rTKA. Forty‐four articles were selected.ResultsrTKA improves surgical precision and accuracy compared with cTKA, potentially leading to better functional outcomes and fewer complications. rTKA has longer intraoperative times and higher initial costs but leads to shorter hospital stays, lower readmission rates, reduced long‐term costs and less revisions. Patient‐reported outcomes for rTKA indicate less postoperative pain, reduced opioid use, and improved function.ConclusionsrTKA may provide improved outcomes compared with cTKA. More robust clinical evidence from US‐based multicenter prospective propensity matched trials is needed to fully delineate the long‐term benefits and limitations of rTKA.

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Published: Apr 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 21(2)
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Authors

T

Taylor McClennen

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine Worcester Massachusetts USA

B

Brian Carvalho

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine Worcester Massachusetts USA

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Mohamed Yousef

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine Worcester Massachusetts USA

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David C. Ayers

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine Worcester Massachusetts USA

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Taylor McClennen, Brian Carvalho, Mohamed Yousef, et al. (2025). Evaluating Robotic‐Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review of the Literature in the United States. The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.70067

Evaluating Robotic‐Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review of the Literature in the United States

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