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UTILIZATION OF ROBOTIC ARM ASSISTANCE FOR REVISION OF PARTIAL TO TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: A CASE REPORT
Eduardo Frois Temponi1,2, Felipe Santiago de Almeida1, Lúcio Honório de Carvalho1,2,3
1Hospital Madre Teresa, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Introduction:
The introduction of robotic-assisted total knee and hip arthroplasty in Brazil since 2021 has demonstrated benefits, including greater precision in bone cuts and reduced tissue trauma. However, there is a lack of studies on the use of this technology in TKA revisions. This report presents the first robot-assisted TKA performed in Brazil, representing an innovative and pioneering approach.
Case Report:
A 61-year-old female patient presenting with pain and limited flexion in her left knee, who underwent unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) in 2015. After conservative treatment with physical therapy and injections proved ineffective, it was decided to proceed with robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty. The procedure followed the Mako protocol, which included robotic anatomical marking, removal of the previous components, and ligament adjustments. Precise bone cuts were made using the robotic arm, followed by the cementation of prosthetic components. The surgery went smoothly, with a favorable postoperative course.
Conclusion:
The use of robotic assistance in revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery has proven promising, yielding good postoperative results. However, further studies are needed to standardize the technique and establish specific protocols. Level of Evidence IV; Case Report.
