[ROBOTIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - WHERE ARE WE STANDING TODAY?]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Surgical Robotics

Background:

• Robotic and semi-robotic systems emerged in the 1980s, with orthopedic applications developing in the 1990s.
• Robotic-assisted surgery and advanced technologies are now integral to modern orthopedic practice.
• Total Knee Replacement is the highest volume robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, with spine surgery also a significant area.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the latest applications and advancements of robotics and advanced technologies in orthopedic surgery.
• To highlight the expanding use of these technologies across various orthopedic subspecialties.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding robotic systems in orthopedics.
• Analysis of the integration of advanced technologies in different orthopedic subspecialties.

Main Results:

• Robotic systems are being adopted in diverse orthopedic fields, including limb reconstruction, knee replacement, spine surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and trauma.
• Current evidence suggests robotic systems are generally safe for orthopedic procedures.
• High-quality, prospective, long-term studies demonstrating definitive advantages of robotic approaches are still limited.

Conclusions:

• Robotics and advanced technologies are rapidly evolving and becoming fundamental in orthopedic surgery.
• Further high-quality research is essential to establish the long-term efficacy and benefits of robotic assistance in various orthopedic procedures.