Table II.
Complications types and frequency in robotic-assisted versus conventional manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
| Complication | R-UKA, n (%) | C-UKA, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Aseptic loosening | 4 (19) | 9 (23.1) |
| Postop knee pain with/without stiffness or swelling | 9 (42.9) | 3 (7.7) |
| Limb malalignment | 0 (0) | 10 (25.6) |
| Myocardial infarction | 0 (0) | 9 (23.1) |
| Implant failure | 4 (19) | 4 (10.3) |
| Deep haematoma | 1 (4.8) | 1 (2.6) |
| Infection | 1 (4.8) | 1 (2.6) |
| Postop cellulitis | 1 (4.8) | 1 (2.6) |
| Acute urinary retention | 1 (4.8) | 0 (0) |
| Perforated peptic ulcer | 0 (0) | 1 (2.6) |
| Total | 21 (100) | 39 (100) |
C-UKA, conventional manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty; R-UKA, robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.