Track: Robotic and Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery

Robotic and Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery

Robotic-assisted and computer-navigated surgery has moved from an emerging novelty to an increasingly established feature of modern joint replacement practice, directly reflecting the conference's broader theme of advancing care "from implant to innovation." This session brings together orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and surgical technology developers to examine how robotic platforms are reshaping precision, reproducibility, and workflow in hip and knee arthroplasty. By focusing on intraoperative navigation, implant alignment accuracy, and evolving clinical evidence, participants will explore how collaboration between surgical teams and engineering innovation is advancing implant design and biomechanics and reshaping the future of joint reconstruction worldwide.

Key Topics and Highlights:

Precision and Alignment Accuracy in Robotic-Assisted Arthroplasty: Robotic platforms are designed to improve the accuracy of implant positioning and alignment during joint replacement. This sub-topic examines current evidence comparing robotic-assisted and conventional manual techniques across key surgical precision metrics.

Soft Tissue Balancing and Intraoperative Decision Support: Real-time intraoperative feedback allows surgeons to fine-tune ligament balancing and joint stability during surgery. This subtopic explores how navigation systems support more consistent, individualized surgical decision-making in hip and knee arthroplasty.

Learning Curve, Training, and Workflow Integration: Adopting robotic-assisted technology requires structured training and workflow adaptation. This subtopic highlights strategies for reducing the learning curve and integrating robotic systems efficiently into high-volume surgical practice.

Cost, Access, and Global Adoption of Surgical Robotics: Robotic technology adoption varies significantly across healthcare systems and regions. This sub-topic addresses cost-effectiveness, infrastructure requirements, and strategies for expanding equitable access to robotic-assisted minimally invasive techniques globally.

Evidence Gaps and Long-Term Outcomes Research: While short-term precision benefits are well documented, long-term functional and implant survivorship data remains an active area of research. This sub-topic examines current evidence gaps and ongoing studies shaping the field.

If you are advancing research in robotic-assisted or computer-navigated orthopedic surgery, this is your opportunity to share your findings with a global audience. Submit an abstract to present your work and contribute to shaping the next generation of precision-guided joint reconstruction.