Progress in Computer‐Assisted Navigation for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis with Extra‐Articular Deformity

Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well‐established treatment for end‐stage knee osteoarthritis. However, in patients with concomitant extra‐articular deformities, conventional TKA techniques may lead to unsatisfactory outcomes and higher complication rates. This review summarizes the application of navigated TKA for treating knee osteoarthritis with extra‐articular deformities. The principles and potential benefits of computer navigation systems, including improved component alignment, soft tissue balancing, and restoration of mechanical axis, are discussed. Research studies demonstrate that navigated TKA can effectively correct deformities, relieve pain, and improve postoperative joint function and quality of life compared with conventional methods. The advantages of navigated TKA in terms of surgical precision, lower complication rates, and superior functional recovery are highlighted. Despite challenges like the learning curve and costs, navigated TKA is an increasingly indispensable tool for achieving satisfactory outcomes in TKA for knee osteoarthritis patients with extra‐articular deformities.

Keywords

• Computer‐Assisted Navigation
• Extra‐Articular Deformities
• Functional Improvement
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Surgical Accuracy
• Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)