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A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique
Published on: January 6, 2023
Simultaneous robotic-assisted total hip and knee arthroplasties
Fernando Fonseca1, Paulo Costa2, Luis Maximino3
1Orthopaedics, Coimbra University Hospital Centre, Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal pereirafonseca@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Simultaneous ipsilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are uncommon and associated with higher perioperative risk than staged procedures. Robotic assistance introduces additional planning challenges, as current systems require a sequential workflow and do not support simultaneous execution.We report a case of same-session ipsilateral THA and TKA using robotic assistance and three-dimensional preoperative planning. To our knowledge, no previous reports have described integrated robotic planning for both ipsilateral joints within a single operative session. This strategy may enhance precision in implant positioning and limb alignment while consolidating rehabilitation.

