Abstract
ROBODOC is a well known tool for a computer assisted arthroplasty. However, the incision tends to enlarge with the system because of the restriction of range of motion. We have developed the robot system for minimally invasive arthroplasty. This report shows the accuracy of our system composed of original planning software, navigation and bone cutting robot.
We took the DICOM data of cadaver knees from computed tomography. The data were transferred to the workstation for planning. Matching points for registration and cutting planes were determined on the planning software. Cutting tool was the 6th robot which was able to recognize the locations of its apex and the cadaver knee with navigation system. We made five planes for TKA and two planes for UKA on femur. Then we made one plane on tibia. We evaluated the accuracy by measurement the location of cutting plane under navigation system and by CT data.
The registration errors of femur and tibia were less than 1.0mm about cadaver knees. The errors of cutting planes were 1.3 mm about the distal end of femur and 0.5 mm about the proximal end of tibia. The accuracies of the angles of cutting planes were 1.9 degrees and 0.8 degrees compared to the mechanical axis.
The errors of anterior and posterior plane of femur were increased compared to the distal plane. It was because the accuracy of registration were correct in axial direction but was not satisfied in rotational direction. The error was considered by the location of points which decided the rotation alignment. We will make effort to minimize the errors of registration and put it into practical use as soon as possible.
Correspondence should be addressed to Diane Przepiorski at ISTA, PO Box 6564, Auburn, CA 95604, USA. Phone: +1 916-454-9884; Fax: +1 916-454-9882; E-mail: ista@pacbell.net
