Primary Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 501 Hips With 44-Month Follow-up

Primary Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 501 Hips With 44-Month Follow-up

Authors

Domb BG, Chen JW, Kyin C, Bheem R, Karom J, Shapira J, Rosinsky PJ, Lall AC, Maldonado DR
DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20210201-01

Background

Robotic-arm assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become an innovative technique that may improve surgical outcomes. This study reports the patient-reported outcomes for 501 patients who underwent robotic-arm assisted THA with a follow-up of over 3 years.

Methods

The study involved patients who underwent THA using the Mako robotic-arm assisted system between 2012 and 2017. It measured key outcomes, including Harris Hip Score (HHS), Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12), and patient satisfaction.

Key Findings

The robotic-assisted THA group reported excellent outcomes, with a mean HHS of 90.87 and a mean FJS-12 of 79.97. Pain and patient satisfaction scores were also favorable, indicating significant improvement after surgery. Additionally, the surgery showed good consistency in cup placement.

Conclusions

Robotic-arm assisted THA is a reliable and effective method, yielding high satisfaction and functional improvement for patients. This technique appears to be particularly beneficial in achieving precise surgical outcomes.

What Does This Mean for Patients

If you're undergoing THA, robotic-arm assisted surgery may offer more accurate results and a smoother recovery process. It could be a good option if you're looking for improved precision in your hip replacement surgery.