Comparative Analysis of Certification Programs for Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review of Training Requirements Across Major Platforms

Abstract

As robotic systems become increasingly utilized in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), structured certification programs are necessary to ensure that surgeons are proficiently trained for safe and effective use. This review examines the certification requirements for six major robotic TKA systems: Zimmer Biomet's ROSA, Stryker's Mako, Smith and Nephew's CORI, Depuy Synthes' Velys, Corin's ApolloKnee, and Think Surgical's TSolution One and TMINI. However, variation in certification structures and training requirements between each system is evident. This variability in training programs points to a need for standardized protocols across robotic platforms to ease the learning curve for surgeons and promote transferable skills and consistent outcomes. Establishing evidence-based guidelines for robotic TKA certification could facilitate broader adoption and improve clinical results, contributing to the advancement of robotic technology in orthopedic surgical practices.

Keywords

total knee arthroplasty - robotic - training

Publication History

Received: 25 February 2025

Accepted: 15 August 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
18 August 2025

Article published online:
16 September 2025

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