Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: a critical appraisal

Abstract

Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: a critical appraisal Jared M Newman, Kaitlin M Carroll, Michael B Cross Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA Abstract: Improvements in implant design, surgical technique, and technology have decreased the incidence of complications following a total hip arthroplasty (THA). Robotic-assisted surgery is one technological advance that has improved the reproducibility and accuracy of component placement by customizing the procedure based on the patient's anatomy. However, the learning curve, additional imaging that is required, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and the cost have prevented the widespread use of robotics. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze two US Food and Drug Administration approved robotic devices (MAKOplasty® and ROBODOC®) that are currently used in THA. Keywords: orthopedic surgery, robotic devices, navigation technology, component positioning