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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2024; 15(3): 247-256
Published online Mar 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.247
Single-center experience with Knee+™ augmented reality navigation system in primary total knee arthroplasty
Evangelos Sakellariou, Panagiotis Alevrogiannis, Fani Alevrogianni, Athanasios Galanis, Michail Vavourakis, Panagiotis Karampinas, Panagiotis Gavriil, John Vlamis, Stavros Alevrogiannis
Evangelos Sakellariou, Athanasios Galanis, Michail Vavourakis, Panagiotis Karampinas, John Vlamis, The 3rd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, Athens 14561, Greece
Panagiotis Alevrogiannis, Panagiotis Gavriil, The 1st Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon General Hospital, Athens 14561, Greece
Fani Alevrogianni, Department of Anesthesiology, KAT General Hospital, Athens 14561, Greece
Stavros Alevrogiannis, Department of Robotic Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Surgery, Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens 14561, Greece
Author contributions: Sakellariou E contributed to study design, manuscript preparation–original draft presentation; Alevrogiannis P contributed to manuscript preparation–original draft presentation; Alevrogianni F contributed to literature search; Galanis A contributed to data collection, data interpretation; Karampinas P contributed to data collection, data interpretation; Vavourakis M contributed to literature search; Gavriil P contributed to statistical analysis; Vlamis J contributed to study design, manuscript preparation–review and editing; Alevrogiannis S contributed to manuscript preparation–review and editing, supervision.
Institutional review board statement: Our institution’s board committee with the No 29/28-09-2021 decision, approved this research.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: All raw data are available to access should they be requested at michail.vavourakis@outlook.com.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement—checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement—checklist of items.
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Corresponding author: Michail Vavourakis, MD, MSc, PhD, Doctor, Surgeon, The 3rd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, Nikis 2, Athens 14561, Greece. michail.vavourakis@outlook.com
Received: October 29, 2023
Peer-review started: October 29, 2023
First decision: December 19, 2023
Revised: January 15, 2024
Accepted: March 4, 2024
Article in press: March 4, 2024
Published online: March 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Augmented reality navigation systems can bolster orthopaedic surgeons’ accuracy in achieving precise axial alignment. Our study unveils compelling evidence showcasing how Augmented Reality (AR) aids surgeons in achieving meticulous axial alignment. This innovative approach significantly enhances accuracy, marking a paradigm shift in surgical procedures. Surgeons leveraging AR navigation exhibit heightened precision, promising improved patient outcomes. Delve into the full manuscript to grasp the groundbreaking findings propelling orthopaedic surgery into a new era of technological advancement. Elevate your understanding and practice within the realm of AR-guided orthopaedic surgery.