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Robotic vs manual knee replacement?

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Robotic-assisted knee replacement (MAKO, Rosa, Cori) provides intra-operative real-time alignment and balance feedback, theoretically improving accuracy. Short-term outcomes (pain, length of stay, satisfaction) are slightly better in some studies; long-term differences (10+ year revision rates) aren't yet definitively shown.

What matters: the surgeon. A skilled surgeon doing manual TKR will outperform a less-experienced surgeon using a robot. The technology is a tool; the operator decides outcome.

Cost: robotic typically adds $1,500–3,500 internationally. Worth it if the surgeon's volume on robotic is high and there's evidence the technology improved their results.

Don't pick a program for the robot alone. Pick the surgeon, then ask if they prefer manual or robotic for your specific case and why.

This answer is general information, not medical advice. Your own doctor should confirm what applies to your case.

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