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Robotic-Assisted Conversion of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Surgical Technique Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Conversion of a failed unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is challenged by asymmetric bone loss necessitating advanced fixation strategies and alignment considerations. Robotic-assisted TKA is an increasingly utilized tool to augment preoperative surgical planning, improve intraoperative execution, and optimize patient outcomes. However, the use of robotic-assisted TKA in conversion UKA is not well described in the literature. We present the authors' preferred surgical technique of conversion UKA utilizing robotic assistance with a haptically guided robotic system and present a case example of a patient managed with this technique.

Source: Arthroplasty Today

DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2025.101748

Authors: Harold I. Salmons, Andrew D. Pumford, Nicholas A. Bedard, Charles P. Hannon, Cameron K. Ledford

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Florida

Language: English

Topic: Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500