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Applications of computer navigation in sports medicine knee surgery: an evidence-based review

Authors: Simon W. Young, Marc R. Safran, Mark Clatworthy

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has been investigated in a number of sports medicine procedures in the knee. Current barriers to its widespread introduction include increased costs, duration, and invasiveness of surgery. Randomized trials on the use of CAS in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have failed to demonstrate a clinical benefit. Data on CAS use in high tibial osteotomy are more promising; however, long-term studies are lacking. CAS has a number of research applications in knee ligament surgery, and studies continue to explore its use in the treatment of osteochondral lesions. This article reviews the applications of CAS in sports medicine knee surgery and summarizes current literature on clinical outcomes.

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Title: Applications of computer navigation in sports medicine knee surgery: an evidence-based review
Authors: Simon W. Young
Marc R. Safran
Mark Clatworthy
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-013-9166-y

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