Robotics in total hip arthroplasty: current concepts

Bullock, E. K.C., Brown, M. J., Clark, G., Plant, J. G.A. and Blakeney, W. G. (2022) Robotics in total hip arthroplasty: current concepts. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(22), 6674. (doi: 10.3390/jcm11226674) (PMID:36431151) (PMCID:PMC9695933)

Abstract

This current concepts article reviews the literature pertaining to the use of robot-assisted systems in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The bulk of the literature is regarding the MAKO (currently the most used system worldwide) and the historic ROBODOC robotic systems. There is a paucity of literature available on other systems, with several still in pilot-phase development. Whilst the evidence shows improved radiological outcomes with robotic THA, functional outcomes are equivocal between conventional and robotic techniques. Acceptance of robotic THA worldwide is limited by its accessibility including cost, and by already exceptional results with the conventional technique. It is, however, a rapidly developing area of orthopaedic surgery. This article discusses the history of robotics in THA, current surgical techniques, functional and radiological outcomes, and ongoing avenues for development.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Brown, Mr Michael
• Authors: Bullock, E. K.C., Brown, M. J., Clark, G., Plant, J. G.A., and Blakeney, W. G.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Medicine
• Publisher: MDPI
• ISSN: 2077-0383
• ISSN (Online): 2077-0383
• Published Online: 10 November 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 by the author
• First Published: First published in Journal of Clinical Medicine 11(22): 6674
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License