Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Robot-Assisted vs. Freehand Screw Placement in Femoral Neck Fractures: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Femoral neck fractures pose significant surgical challenges with high morbidity and mortality. Traditional freehand screw placement often yields variable outcomes. Recent robotic advancements offer a promising alternative with enhanced precision. Methods: This systematic review compares the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted versus freehand techniques. A comprehensive literature search across multiple databases up to July 2024 included studies comparing both techniques. Primary outcomes were the union rate and time, functional outcomes, operative time, intraoperative parameters, and complication rates. Meta-regression analyses identified treatment response determinants. Results: Twenty-four studies (1437 patients) were included. Robot-assisted screw plac

SUBMITTER: Mert U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396692 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature