Patients who underwent robotic-assisted and computer-navigated knee surgery were over three times more likely to report satisfaction, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed more than 1,100 individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty and found that those treated with robotic assistance experienced greater quality of life at one year compared to individuals who received conventional treatment, according to an April 14 news release from the UMass Chan Medical School.
When accounting for differences in patient characteristics, such as age, gender and underlying health conditions, patients who underwent robotic surgery were 3.2 times more likely to report satisfaction.
The study was led by David Ayers, MD, chair emeritus of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation at UMass. Dr. Ayers emphasized the need for further research through multicenter, randomized studies.
Procedure volumes for robotic-assisted knee replacements increased more than sixfold between 2015 and 2020, the release said.
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