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Last Updated: 9/29/2025

Robotic Total Knee Replacement Guidelines

Introduction to Robotic TKA

  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides strong evidence against using intraoperative navigation in TKA because there is no difference in outcomes or complications 1

Effectiveness of Conventional TKA

  • Conventional TKA achieves 89% good or excellent outcomes for pain and function up to 5 years after surgery, as reported by the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2, 3