What is the difference between intraoperative computer-assisted total knee (navigation) and Custom Fit total knee replacement?
There are several important differences. Intraoperative computer assisted total knee total knee replacement still requires the surgeon to open your knee and make measurements and calculations in surgery, while you are under anesthesia. CFTK replacement surgerys cutting measurements and calculations are all done weeks prior to your surgery. In addition, the six different angles and rotations to be accounted for on each bone are not all addressed with navigation-assisted surgery. Only one or at best, two of the six can be controlled with navigation. All six are controlled and calculated with CFTK surgery. Computer-navigation has been shown to be ineffective when trying to adjust proper rotation of the implants. Finally, navigation-assisted surgery has never shown significant difference in post-surgical outcomes, whereas early CFTK studies show a much faster recoveries.
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