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Novel Surgical Technique for Total Knee Arthroplasty Integrating Kinematic Alignment and Real-Time Elongation of the Ligaments Using the NextAR System

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Robotic and Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Center, Humanitas “Gradenigo”, 10153 Turin, Italy
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Medacta International, 6874 Castel San Pietro, Switzerland
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Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, University of Turin, 10125 Turin, Italy
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Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 794; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080794
Submission received: 3 June 2024 / Revised: 26 June 2024 / Accepted: 23 July 2024 / Published: 26 July 2024
(This article belongs to the Section Clinical Medicine, Cell, and Organism Physiology)

Abstract

This study introduces an innovative surgical approach for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that combines kinematic alignment (KA) principles with real-time elongation of the knee ligaments through the range of motion, using augmented reality (AR). The novelty of the surgical technique lies in the possibility of enhancing the decision-making process to perform the cut on the tibia as for the KA caliper technique developed by Dr. Stephen Howell. The NextAR is a CT-based AR system that offers the possibility of performing three-dimensional surgical preoperative planning and an accurate execution in the surgical room through single-use infrared sensors, smart glasses, and a control unit. During the preoperative planning, the soft tissue is not considered and only the alignment based on bony reference is ensured. Thanks to the possibility of measuring in real time the elongation of the knee collateral lateral ligaments, the system assists the surgeon in optimizing the cut on the tibia after an accurate resurfacing of the femur as described in the KA surgical technique. The implant used in this novel approach is a medial pivot design (Medacta GMK Sphere) that allows the restoration of the physiological behavior of the software tissue and natural knee kinematics. In conclusion, this novel technique offers a promising approach to TKA, allowing personalized treatment tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and soft tissue characteristics. The integration of KA and real-time soft tissue analysis provided by NextAR enhances surgical precision and outcomes, potentially improving patient satisfaction and functional results.
Keywords: kinematic alignment; augmented reality; NextAR; personalized arthroplasty; enabling technology kinematic alignment; augmented reality; NextAR; personalized arthroplasty; enabling technology

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Sabatini, L.; Ascani, D.; Vezza, D.; Massè, A.; Cacciola, G. Novel Surgical Technique for Total Knee Arthroplasty Integrating Kinematic Alignment and Real-Time Elongation of the Ligaments Using the NextAR System. J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14, 794. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080794

AMA Style

Sabatini L, Ascani D, Vezza D, Massè A, Cacciola G. Novel Surgical Technique for Total Knee Arthroplasty Integrating Kinematic Alignment and Real-Time Elongation of the Ligaments Using the NextAR System. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2024; 14(8):794. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080794

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Sabatini, Luigi, Daniele Ascani, Daniele Vezza, Alessandro Massè, and Giorgio Cacciola. 2024. "Novel Surgical Technique for Total Knee Arthroplasty Integrating Kinematic Alignment and Real-Time Elongation of the Ligaments Using the NextAR System" Journal of Personalized Medicine 14, no. 8: 794. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080794

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