This research aims to evaluate the inflammatory response associated with computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (CAS-TKA) compared to conventional techniques.
Conducted as a randomized double-blinded control trial.
Compared inflammatory markers between CAS-TKA and conventional total knee arthroplasty (CON-TKA).
Measured serum IL-6 and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) at 2 weeks post-surgery.
CAS-TKA showed a lower inflammatory response than CON-TKA.
sIL-6 and ESR levels had smaller changes in CAS-TKA patients.
Functional benefits of CAS-TKA require further investigation.
Abstract
Compared with CON-TKA, CAS-TKA had a lower inflammatory response and a smaller change in sIL-6 and ESR levels at 2 weeks after surgery. However, its functional benefits should be further investigated.