The acceptance of robots in the orthopedic joint replacement operating room.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic surgery has seen substantial growth over the years and continues to show promise, with recent implementation into orthopedic surgery. There is limited literature available on patient attitudes and comfort level with robotic compared with conventional surgery. We aimed to develop an understanding of patient views on robot-assisted knee replacement to help the development of patient education materials and facilitate successful implementation.

Methods

A qualitative, descriptive methodology was used. Included participants were those who had undergone total knee replacement in the last 5 years. Participants completed an online semistructured interview assessing their past experiences and their fears and assumptions about robotic surgery. An inductive thematic

SUBMITTER: Kelenc L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11745532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature