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  • 1Máxima Medical Centre, Orthopedic Centre Máxima, Ds. Th. Fliednerstraat 1, Eindhoven 5631 BM, The Netherlands. jjtolk@gmail.com

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Computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces outliers from the mechanical axis compared to conventional TKA. However, this improved accuracy did not lead to better functional outcomes at mid-term follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Accurate alignment of the mechanical axis is crucial in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
  • Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is a technology that may improve surgical precision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the accuracy of limb alignment in conventional TKA versus CAS-TKA.
  • To evaluate the impact of CAS on functional outcomes after TKA.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study of 50 conventional TKA and 50 CAS-TKA procedures.
  • Radiological assessment of mechanical axis alignment using standing long-leg radiographs.
  • Functional outcome evaluation with Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Knee Society Score (KSS).

Main Results:

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  • No significant difference in the mean mechanical axis alignment between conventional and CAS-TKA groups.
  • CAS significantly reduced the percentage of outliers deviating more than 3 degrees from the mechanical axis (26% in CAS vs. 50% in conventional, p=0.023).
  • Mid-term functional outcomes (OKS, KSS) showed no statistical difference between the two groups.

Conclusions:

  • CAS-TKA improves the accuracy of achieving a neutral mechanical axis by reducing outliers.
  • Despite enhanced radiological accuracy, CAS-TKA did not demonstrate superior functional outcomes compared to conventional TKA at mid-term follow-up.