The use of image-free computer-assisted systems in total knee replacement surgeries
Brophy J
Record ID 32007000442
French
Authors' objectives:
This report evaluated the use of image-free computer-assisted systems in total knee replacement surgeries to reduce postoperative malalignment.
Authors' recommendations:
There is no convincing evidence that demonstrates improved clinical outcomes with the computer assisted navigation systems in total knee replacement surgery. However, expert opinion believes that this technology is likely to decrease malalignment in some patients. For this reason it is recommended that funding for a limited number of cases (Max. 40) annually should be approved for use in patients at the highest risk of malalignment. This will also allow the MUHC and the CHUM to fulfill their role as educational institutions.
This report and its recommendation will be updated in the future as new evidence on these devices becomes available in the peer-reviewed literature.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted
Contact
Organisation Name:
Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
Contact Address:
Technology Assessment Unit of the MUHC, Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, 5252 boul. de Maisonneuve, Bureau 3F.50, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3S5
Contact Name:
nandini.dendukuri@mcgill.ca
Contact Email:
nandini.dendukuri@mcgill.ca
Copyright:
Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
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