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Significantly reduced systemic emboli when undergoing computer-navigated TKA
August 2013
Significantly reduced systemic emboli when undergoing computer-navigated TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Are systemic emboli reduced in computerassisted knee surgery?
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Feb;88(2):198-202Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
24 osteoarthritic patients were randomised to undergo either computer-assisted navigated unilateral total knee arthroplasty or a conventional standard surgical method using intramedullary alignment guides. The primary outcome was the presence and number of micro-emboli which was evaluated using a non-invasive transcranial Doppler device. The results indicated that there was a significantly lower p...
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