Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Perceptions, Expectations and Barriers to Robotic- Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cross-Sectional Study of 218 Patients
By E.F. Temponi, Á.C. Castro, V.R. De Miranda and 3 others.
Abstract
Objective
To evaluate orthopedic patients' perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, with emphasis on its application in orthopedics, investigating prior knowledge, level of trust, acceptability across different clinical scenarios, and major concerns related to this technology.
Methods
An observational, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at a general orthopedic outpatient clinic of a private hospital between March and April 2026. Consecutive sampling was employed. Participants completed a structured digital questionnaire organized into thematic blocks. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. The minimum estimated sample size was 267 participants; 300 valid questionnaires were ultimately analyzed.