Comparative assessment of current robotic-assisted systems in primary total knee arthroplasty

Abstract

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has proven higher accuracy, fewer alignment out-liers, and improved short-term clinical outcomes when compared to conventional TKA. However, evidence of cost-effectiveness and individual superiority of one system over another is the subject of further research. Despite its growing adoption rate, published results are still limited and comparative studies are scarce. This review compares characteristics and performance of five currently available systems, focusing on the information and feedback each system provides to the surgeon, what the systems allow the surgeon to modify during the operation, and how each system then aids execution of the surgical plan.