Lakhotia D, Agrawal U, Singh SP. A Prospective Randomized Study on Whether Computer Navigation Is Better Than Conventional Total Knee Replacement in Terms of Short-Term Functional and Clinical Outcomes.
Cureus 2024;
16:e53226. [PMID:
38425621 PMCID:
PMC10902750 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.53226]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Computer navigation results in better radiological alignment in total knee replacement (TKR). However, functional and clinical outcomes are equally good in conventional TKR. This study aims to compare the functional and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing navigated and conventional TKR.
METHODS
A prospective randomized study between navigated TKR (NKR/Group I) and conventional TKR (CKR/Group II) was carried out. Functional outcome was analyzed using the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score. Clinical outcome was evaluated as knee range of motion.
RESULTS
Thirty-nine patients (68 knees) were randomized into two groups: I and II. The mean follow-up was 26 months. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups with respect to knee range of motion, OKS, and WOMAC score at the final follow-up.
CONCLUSION
We concluded that there is no difference in clinical and functional outcomes between navigated and conventional TKR.
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