Status of robot-assisted artificial total joint arthroplasty in China: a cross-sectional survey of joint surgeons.

Journal: International orthopaedics
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to report on the use of Robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty (RA-TJA) in China as well as the experience and expectations of Chinese doctors regarding this technology.

Authors

  • Jiazheng Xu
    Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.
  • Liangliang Li
    Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.
  • Jun Fu
    Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
  • Chi Xu
    Hamlyn Centre of Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer Imperial College London London UK.
  • Ming Ni
    Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (301 Hospital), 28 Fuxing Rd, 100853, Beijing, China.
  • Wei Chai
    Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (301 Hospital), 28 Fuxing Rd, 100853, Beijing, China.
  • Libo Hao
    Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (301 Hospital), 28 Fuxing Rd, 100853, Beijing, China.
  • Jiying Chen
    Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (301 Hospital), 28 Fuxing Rd, 100853, Beijing, China. jiyingchen_301@163.com.
  • Guoqiang Zhang
    Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.