5 Topic Commentaries

Robotic knee surgery put to the test

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  Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA

  Orthopedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction)

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  Mayo Clinic

  It allows for better reproducibility, more accuracy and precision as you're performing the surgery, reducing some of the human variability that will be there as we perform the surgery with manual instrumentation,

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  Robert L. Barrack, MD

  Orthopaedic Surgery (Hip & Knee Reconstruction)

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  Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  “Even being slightly off of perfect alignment can cause issues down the road, including the need for revision surgery.”

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  Ryan M. Nunley, MD

  Orthopaedic Surgery (Joint Preservation, Resurfacing & Replacement)

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  Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  “The robot helps us make our cuts more accurately and our alignment on all planes is so much better.”

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  Senthil Sambandam, MD

  Orthopaedic Surgery

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  “As the population continues to age, there will be a greater demand for safe and effective total knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroscopy. This study advances the field by outlining differences between these two procedures,”

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  David C. Ayers, MD

  Orthopedics & Physical Rehabilitation

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  UMass Chan Medical School

  “The precision and reproducibility of robotic systems may contribute to improved patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction. By enhancing implant positioning and surgical consistency, these technologies may reduce variability that can influence recovery and long-term outcomes,”

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