Computer-assisted navigation in knee surgery

J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2012;22(4):313-22. doi: 10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2013007080.

Abstract

Although computer-assisted navigation has been used in clinical practice for more than 15 years, it has only recently started to gain acceptance in a variety of orthopedic procedures. Different types of computer-assisted navigation are available, which allow the surgeon to obtain real-time feedback and offer him the potential to decrease intraoperative errors. However, its increased cost and lacking evidence of long-term superiority have made many surgeons skeptical about its clinical usefulness. The scope of this article is to review the clinical applications of computer-assisted navigation in orthopedic surgery of the knee joint.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*