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. 2015 Mar;97-B(3):292-9.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.97B3.35107.

Robotic surgery in trauma and orthopaedics: a systematic review

K Karthik  1 , T Colegate-Stone  1 , P Dasgupta  2 , A Tavakkolizadeh  1 , J Sinha  1
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Robotic surgery in trauma and orthopaedics: a systematic review

K Karthik et al. Bone Joint J. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

The use of robots in orthopaedic surgery is an emerging field that is gaining momentum. It has the potential for significant improvements in surgical planning, accuracy of component implantation and patient safety. Advocates of robot-assisted systems describe better patient outcomes through improved pre-operative planning and enhanced execution of surgery. However, costs, limited availability, a lack of evidence regarding the efficiency and safety of such systems and an absence of long-term high-impact studies have restricted the widespread implementation of these systems. We have reviewed the literature on the efficacy, safety and current understanding of the use of robotics in orthopaedics.

Keywords: robotics; haptics; bone; orthopaedics; orthopaedic surgery; trauma; arthroplasty; arthroscopy.

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  • Robotic surgery: edge of tomorrow?
    Haddad FS. Haddad FS. Bone Joint J. 2015 Mar;97-B(3):289-90. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.97B3.35957. Bone Joint J. 2015. PMID: 25737508 No abstract available.

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