The use of robotic assisted technology to optimise the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty

Gavin Clark

doi:10.26182/2c07-9x40

The use of robotic assisted technology to optimise the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty

Gavin Clark

UWA Medical School

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The research undertaken as part of this thesis sought to evaluate two overarching aims: 1) if the features permitted by Robotic Assisted(RA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) could improve TKA technique, and 2) if those changes to technique yielded improved outcomes in patients undergoing RA TKA versus computer navigated TKA. These findings demonstrate that simply using RA TKA to perform the same surgical technique that has been performed with other technologies does not improve later-stage (2-year) outcomes, despite the early post-operative benefits observed. When utilising all the features of RA TKA to perform FA TKA patient outcomes can be improved.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Wood, David, Supervisor Ebert, Jay, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	14 Nov 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/2c07-9x40
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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Functional alignment achieves a more balanced total knee arthroplasty than either mechanical alignment or kinematic alignment prior to soft tissue releases

Maintaining Joint Line Obliquity Optimizes Outcomes of Functional Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Constitutionally Varus Knees

Individualized functional knee alignment in total knee arthroplasty: A robotic-assisted technique

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