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ReviewOrthopaedic surgery2024

Progress in Computer-Assisted Navigation for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis with Extra-Articular Deformity.

Chen Meng, Chuan Li, Yongqing Xu

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Review in Orthopaedic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  5. [Early effectiveness of navigation-free robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty in treating knee osteoarthritis with extra-articular deformities].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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3 authors.

Chen MengGraduate School of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Chuan LiDepartment of Orthopaedic, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Kunming, China.
Yongqing XuDepartment of Orthopaedic, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Kunming, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1588-4489

Funding

Clinical Key Subject Construction Project of PLAmedical key subject of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLAResearch on Injury Treatment and Accelerated Rehabilitation in Joint Operations in Tropical Mountains and Jungles War Office [2022]250Yunnan Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation Clinical Medicine Research Center 202102AA310068Yunnan Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Medical Center ZX20191001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, in patients with concomitant extra-articular deformities, conventional TKA techniques may lead to unsatisfactory outcomes and higher complication rates. This review summarizes the application of navigated TKA for treating knee osteoarthritis with extra-articular deformities. The principles and potential benefits of computer navigation systems, including improved component alignment, soft tissue balancing, and restoration of mechanical axis, are discussed. Research studies demonstrate that navigated TKA can effectively correct deformities, relieve pain, and improve postoperative joint function and quality of life compared with conventional methods. The advantages of navigated TKA in terms of surgical precision, lower complication rates, and superior functional recovery are highlighted. Despite challenges like the learning curve and costs, navigated TKA is an increasingly indispensable tool for achieving satisfactory outcomes in TKA for knee osteoarthritis patients with extra-articular deformities.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeOsteoarthritis, KneeSurgery, Computer-AssistedHumansComputer‐Assisted NavigationExtra‐Articular DeformitiesFunctional ImprovementKnee OsteoarthritisSurgical AccuracyTotal Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

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PMID39223445
PMCPMC11541116

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