The Impact of Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty on Resident Training.

Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty
Published Date:

Abstract

BACKGROUND: As robotic-assisted total knee replacement (rTKA) continues to gain popularity, the impact of this technology on resident education remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to describe trainee experience and perceptions of rTKA and its effect on surgical training.

Authors

  • Ian M Duensing
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Wells Stewart
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Wendy M Novicoff
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • R Michael Meneghini
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana; Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, Terre Haute, Indiana.
  • James A Browne
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.