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Robotic-assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty provides excellent implant survivorship and high patient satisfaction at mid-term follow-up.

Authors :
Pacchiarotti, Giacomo
Todesca, Alessandro
Coppola, Michele
Gumina, Stefano
Source :
International Orthopaedics. Aug2024, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p2055-2063. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Purpose: Robotic adoption in knee surgery has yielded several benefits, but its application in patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) remains barely reported. The purpose of this study was to determine implant survival, patient satisfaction, and functional outcomes after robotic-assisted PFA at an intermediate follow-up. Methods: This prospective analysis targeted 18 knees of 16 consecutive patients who underwent robot-aided PFA with three-year minimum follow-up (range, 3 to 6 years). Each patient was evaluated collecting pre-operative and post-operative medical record data, including range of motion, radiographic images, and multiple scores, such as VAS, APKS, and OKS. Results: At surgery, the mean age was 55.4 years ± 14.4 (range, 32 to 78 years), and the mean BMI was 26.8 kg/m² ±5.2 (range, 20 to 36). Etiologies of patellofemoral osteoarthritis included idiopathic degeneration (28%), post-traumatic (33%), and dysplasia (39%). Pre-implantation scores were VAS 7.9 ± 1.4, AKPS 34.6 ± 23.3, and OKS 17.3 ± 10.3. One implant was revised with primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis progression. Clinical and radiographic follow-up showed no signs of loosening or infection. The maximum flexion reached an average of 131.1°±10.5° (range, 110° to 145°), accompanied by significantly improved score results (P-value < 0.01): VAS 1.1 ± 1.4, AKPS 90.2 ± 8.6, and OKS 46.3 ± 1.8. Conclusions: At 3 years after robotic assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty, excellent implant survival and patient satisfaction rates can be expected along with significantly improved functional and pain control outcomes. Although the limitations imposed by the restricted cohort, these findings indicate that robotic assistance in PFA is both safe and effective at intermediate follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03412695
Volume :
48
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Orthopaedics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178417475
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-024-06224-2