Minimum reporting criteria for robotic assisted total knee arthroplasty studies: alignment and balancing techniques should both be defined

[摘要] There is a growing body of evidence assessingthe outcome of robotic assisted total kneearthroplasty (rTKA), however it is not clearwhether there is any functional benefit whencompared to conventional manual TKA.1-4Robotic assisted TKA allows the surgeonto position the implant accurately, jointgap to be balanced, and results in less softtissue damage compared to manual TKA.5-7However, there remain numerous techniquesof aligning the implant and how the jointspace/pressure should be balanced.8-11 Alignment and balance are likely to be directlyrelated to one another, as balance may notbe maintained throughout a range of movement (ROM) if the implant is not positionedalong the kinematic axis for that knee due todifferential change in the ligament tension.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Robotic;Knee;Arthroplasty