Abstract
Knee arthroplasty is a common orthopaedic surgery, which is routinely performed worldwide for severe pain syndrome and limitation of joint function caused by osteoarthritis or other degenerative diseases. The technique has been shown to be highly effective in restoring joint function and returning patients to their daily activities. The growing impact of osteoarthritis and the aging population is leading to an annual increase in the number of knee replacement surgeries worldwide.
In recent years, robotic systems have become increasingly popular, offering potential advantages in accuracy and reproducibility of surgical technique compared to traditional manual intervention. Robot-assisted arthroplasty provides high accuracy of component positioning with the least amount of soft tissue trauma, real-time feedback, and takes into account the anatomical features of the individual patient. The disadvantages of the technology are the potential duration of the operation, equipment and training costs, and unclear benefits in terms of long-term clinical outcomes. Our experience with robotic technology for knee arthroplasty has also shown comparable short-term functional outcome to conventional intervention, with a lower incidence of intraoperative complications. Further studies are required to expand the domestic experience of robot-assisted endoprosthesis and to widely introduce the technology into clinical practice.