Jess H. Lonner, MD, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

State-of-the-art book focusing specifically on the current and emerging uses of robotics for knee and hip arthroplasty

Covers the background and basic principles of robotics in orthopedic surgery, current hip and knee techniques, and emerging uses and technologies

A valuable resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows

Part I: Basic Principles.- A Brief History of Robotics in Surgery.- Evolution of Robotics in Arthroplasty.- General Concepts in Robotics in Orthopedics.- Learning Curve for Robot- and Computer-Assisted Knee and Hip Arthroplasty.- Perioperative Protocols to Facilitate Early Discharge and Rapid Recovery after Robotic Surgery .- Perioperative Pain Management Protocols for Robotic-Assisted Knee and Hip Arthroplasty.- Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Robotic Arthroplasty.- Risks and Complications of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Robotics in Joint Arthroplasty.- Part II: Techniques: Knee.- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Technique: NAVIO.- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Technique: Makp.- Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Technique: NAVIO.- Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Technique: Mako.- Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Technique: NAVIO.- Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Technique: Mako.- Total Knee Arthroplasty Technique: NAVIO.- Total Knee Arthroplasty Technique: Mako.- TotalKnee Arthroplasty Technique: OMNIBotics.- Total Knee Arthroplasty Technique: ROSA® Knee.- Total Knee Arthroplasty Technique: Think.- Part III: Techniques: Hip.- Total Hip Arthroplasty Technique: Mako.- Total Hip Arthroplasty Technique: Think.- Part IV: Emerging Uses.- Robotics in Spine Surgery.- Emerging Robotic Technologies and Innovations for Hospital Process Improvement.