Z Orthop Unfall 2011; 149(2): 173-177
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1250469
Endoprothetik

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Aktueller Stellenwert der Navigation in der Knieendoprothetik in orthopädischen und unfallchirurgischen Kliniken in Deutschland

Importance of Computer-Assisted Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty – Results of a Nationwide Survey in GermanyB. Rath1 , H.-R. Springorum1 , J. Beckmann1 , J. Schaumburger1 , M. Tingart1 , J. Grifka1 , C. Lüring1
  • 1Orthopädische Klinik, Universität Regensburg, Asklepios-Klinikum Bad Abbach
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Publication History

Publication Date:
17 January 2011 (online)

Zusammenfassung

Studienziel: Bei der fortgeschrittenen Gonarthrose ist die Knie-TEP-Implantation ein Standardverfahren. Die Navigation stellt eine Technik dar, die es ermöglicht, eine genaue Positionierung der Implantate durchzuführen. Ziel unserer bundesweiten Erhebung war es, den aktuellen Stellenwert der Navigation zu erfassen. Methode: 506 orthopädisch/unfallchirurgische Kliniken wurden mit einem anonymen Fragebogen in Bezug auf die Anwendung der Navigation befragt. Ergebnisse: Die Daten von 194 Kliniken konnten erhoben werden und repräsentierten 39 941 knieendoprothetische Eingriffe im Jahr 2008. Diese stellten 35 624 primäre und 4317 Wechseloperationen dar. 29 % der primären endoprothetischen Knie-TEP und 4 bzw. 7 % der Schlittenprothesen/Wechseloperationen wurden navigiert durchgeführt. Die Navigationstechnik wurde von 65 % der Befragten als sinnvoll betrachtet und 77 % sahen eine höhere Präzision durch die Navigation in der Knieendoprothetik als erwiesen an. 31 % der Kliniken berichten über eine minimalinvasive Implantation, wobei 36 % dieser Operationen in navigierter Technik durchgeführt wurden. Schlussfolgerung: Es zeigte sich innerhalb der Kliniken eine zum größten Teil positive Einschätzung der Navigation bei steigenden Operationszahlen. Jedoch ist aufgrund der fehlenden Langzeitergebnisse bei der Navigation eine weitere Beurteilung von diesen abhängig.

Abstract

Aim: Total knee arthroplasty is one of the standard procedures in severe osteoarthritis of the knee. Computer-assisted navigation systems became more popular in the last decade. Navigation systems improve the component positioning and the alignment in total knee arthroplasties. The aim of this survey was to capture the actual trend in computer-assisted total knee arthroplasties in Germany and to discuss the results in comparison to the current literature. Methods: A questionnaire form was sent to 506 orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments in Germany. The first part of the survey included general questions about the department and total knee arthroplasties. The surgeons were asked about their application behaviour and their rating of computer-assisted navigation in total knee arthroplasty in the second part. Questions concerning total knee arthroplasties, unicondylar knee arthroplasties and revision total knee arthroplasties were included in the form. Results: 194 of the departments returned the questionnaire. A total of 39 941 knee arthroplasty surgeries were performed in these departments. 35 624 of these surgeries were primary knee arthroplasties including 32 789 total knee arthroplasties and 2835 unicondylar knee arthroplasties. In addition, 4317 revision total knee arthroplasties were performed by the respondents. 60 % of the departments used a computer-assisted navigation system. In synopsis 29 % of the primary total knee arthroplasties, 4 % of the unicondylar knee arthroplasties and 7 % of the revision knee arthroplasties were performed with a computer-assisted navigation system. Minimal invasive surgery was performed in 31 % of the departments and 36 % of these surgeries were done with navigation-assistance. The “ligament-balanced” procedure was the most common used technique to determine the femur rotation in navigated total knee arthroplasties. In 75 % of navigated total knee arthroplasties cemented components were implanted. Overall 65 % of respondents approved of navigation-assisted surgeries and 77 % saw an improved precision by this technique. The number of computer-assisted navigation uses in surgeries is increasing in 34 % of the departments and decreasing in 13 %. Conclusion: The computer-assisted navigation in total knee arthroplasties is a frequently used technique. The most respondents support the application of navigation-assisted knee arthroplasties and indicate an improved outcome measured by the postoperative alignment. Nevertheless, long-term results are needed for a final evaluation of navigation-assisted surgery.

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Dr. Björn Rath

Orthopädische Klinik
Universität Regensburg
Asklepios-Klinikum Bad Abbach

Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3

93077 Bad Abbach

Phone: 0 94 05/18 48 38

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Email: bjoern.rath@klinik.uni-regensburg.de

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