ROSA Knee System vs Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty (ROSA_RCT)

This is a randomized clinical study, in which 150 patients with end-stage osteoarthritis will be enrolled to ROSA®-assisted knee arthroplasty or conventional knee arthroplasty. Patients are recruited at Zuyderland Medical Center, enrolled pre-operatively and followed up for 12 months post-surgery. In- and exclusion criteria are stated below. After recruitment, participants will be invited for a pre-operative visit. During this pre-operative visit Informed Consent is signed and completion of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is checked. Additionally, measurements regarding body composition, strength and fitness and metabolic outcomes are performed. Participants will have a blood sample taken. Scans, adverse event and medication use will be confirmed. Participants will receive a ActiGraph for collecting data from physical activity. Of all patients, 72 will undergo additional measurements (gait, proprioception). During surgery ROSA- and surgery-data will be collected. Post-operative participants will have a 6-weeks, 3-month and 12-month visit. During these visits pre-operative measurements are repeated.

Robotic-assisted arthroplasty, Knee arthroplasty, Gait, Metabolic Syndrome, ROSA Knee System, Physical Activity, Cost-effectiveness

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty is an orthopaedic surgery that involves replacing the articular surfaces (femoral condyles and tibial plateau) of the knee joint with smooth metal and highly cross-linked polyethylene plastic. The robot (ROSA Knee System, Zimmer Biomet, US) assists in planning and placement of the implants and resection sites.

total knee arthroplasty is an orthopaedic surgery that involves replacing the articular surfaces (femoral condyles and tibial plateau) of the knee joint with smooth metal and highly cross-linked polyethylene plastic. In conventional TKAs, no patient-specific instrumentation or robotic assistance is provided.

The Oxford Knee Score (OKS, best to worst 0-48) measures pain intensity and functional limitation of the knee during various activities. The questionnaire consists of 12 items. The maximum total score is 60 and corresponds with the highest pain intensity and functional limitation.

The Oxford Knee Score (OKS, best to worst 0-48) measures pain intensity and functional limitation of the knee during various activities. The questionnaire consists of 12 items. The maximum total score is 60 and corresponds with the highest pain intensity and functional limitation.

Proprioception of the knee will be measured in a motorized carriage. Patients will lay on a hospital bed where their leg is fixed in the motorized carriage. This sled will passively extend and flex the knee. When patients get the sensation of movement, they have to push a button. The reaction time and the angle to sense the movement will be measured digitally.

Proprioception of the knee will be measured in a motorized carriage. Patients will lay on a hospital bed where their leg is fixed in the motorized carriage. This sled will passively extend and flex the knee. When patients get the sensation of movement, they have to push a button. The reaction time and the angle to sense the movement will be measured digitally.

Inclusion Criteria: Eligible for primary TKA age 40-90 years Body-Mass-Index 18.5-50.0 kg/m2 American Society of Anaesthesiologists Class I-III Willingness and capability to understand and follow protocol Exclusion Criteria: - Rheuma-/trauma-indicated knee arthroplasty