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Computer assisted total knee arthroplasty provides better knee alignment
May 2013
Computer assisted total knee arthroplasty provides better knee alignment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does Accurate Anatomical Alignment Result in Better Function and Quality of Life? Comparing Conventional and Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2009 Jun;24(4):560-9. Epub 2008 May 19Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
115 patients undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either TKA using a conventional method or TKA using computer assistance (CAS). This study assessed if CAS provided superior alignment of the knee and improved function and quality of life. The results from this study indicated that CAS produced a greater number of patients with alignment within 3 degrees of neutral...
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