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Electromagnetic navigation in total knee arthroplasty—a single center, randomized, single-blind study comparing the results with conventional techniques

Blyth, Mark J.G. and Smith, Julie R. and Anthony, Iain C. and Strict, Neville E. and Rowe, Philip J. and Jones, Bryn G. (2015) Electromagnetic navigation in total knee arthroplasty—a single center, randomized, single-blind study comparing the results with conventional techniques. Journal of Arthroplasty, 30 (2). pp. 199-205. ISSN 1532-8406

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Abstract

We report on the results of a randomized study (n = 200) to compare total knee arthroplasty performed using conventional instrumentation or electromagnetic computer assisted surgical technique. 92% of navigated and 85% of conventional knees were implanted within ± 3° from neutral mechanical alignment; there was no statistically significant difference between these proportions. There was also no difference in femoral or tibial rotation assessed by CT scan. At 1 year follow up there was no statistical difference between the two groups in American Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Scores, patient satisfaction, quality of life, hospital length of stay, complication rates or other adverse events. Tourniquet time in the navigated group was longer. Proving value for navigation in total knee arthroplasty surgery remains a challenge.

Item type: Article
ID code: 54126
Keywords: EM navigation, total knee arthroplasty, randomized controlled trial, mechanical alignment, surgical accuracy, clinical outcome, Bioengineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Subjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Bioengineering
Department: Faculty of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering
Depositing user: Pure Administrator
Date deposited: 02 Sep 2015 08:47
Last modified: 24 Sep 2017 03:31
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URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/54126
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