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Computer-assisted total knee replacement results in less systemic embolism
August 2013
Computer-assisted total knee replacement results in less systemic embolism
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Embolic phenomena during computer-assisted and conventional total knee replacement
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Apr;89(4):481-5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
26 patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery for osteoarthritis were randomized to undergo one of two procedures to examine levels of systemic emboli produced during TKR. One group underwent a computer-assisted navigation procedure while the second group underwent the conventional intramedullary-alignment method. Results showed that the computer-assisted procedure resulted in a sign...
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