Computer-navigated joint-replacement surgery. Issue 4 (August 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Jay; Bozic, Kevin
• Is Part Of: Future rheumatology. Volume 3:Issue 4(2008)
• Page Start: 329
• Page End: 333
• Publication Date: 2008-08
• Subjects: computer-assisted surgery -- computer navigation -- cost––effectiveness -- CT-guided surgery -- image-guided surgery -- minimally invasive total joint replacement -- total hip replacement -- total knee replacement; Rheumatology -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.2217/17460816.3.4.329
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-0816

Abstract

Computer-navigated total joint arthroplasty (TJA) surgery is a recently introduced technique used to improve alignment of total knee and total hip replacement surgeries. Alignment of components has been found to be associated with implant longevity in TJA. Recent clinical studies of computer navigation surgery have shown a decrease in variability of component positioning and limb alignment. However, no long-term clinical data is available regarding the impact of computer-navigated TJA. The widespread adoption of computer navigation in TJA will be dependent on clinical outcomes and cost––effectiveness. Rising implant costs and large healthcare spending on TJA procedures will force further scrutiny of the incremental cost of computer navigation.