Abstract
Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA) is gaining popularity among surgeons
and patients alike. This technology has been available clinically in some form for
over two decades. This technology claims to improve component positioning, decrease
complications, and improve clinical outcomes. Historical and modern systems have shown
both advantages and disadvantages while assisting THA procedures. Robotic arms and
milling systems have been utilized with both fully active and semi active technology
platforms designed to perform or assist the surgeon with various portions of the procedure.
The future design objectives include precise planning and even further improved consistent
intraoperative execution. Robotics has proven to be beneficial, reliable, and cost
effective in numerus other industries and is likely to continue to expand in the field
of orthopaedic surgery. This article will review the historical and current technology
being utilized for robotic-assisted THA.
Keywords
robotic-assisted surgery - robot - MAKO - ROBODOC - total hip arthroplasty