| Issue |
SICOT-J
Volume 12, 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Article Number | E3 | |
| Number of page(s) | 3 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2026019 | |
| Published online | 05 May 2026 | |
Editorial
Cybersecurity is imperative in robotic arthroplasty
1
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
2
Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110076, India
3
Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Lyon, France
* Corresponding author: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Received:
20
March
2026
Accepted:
29
March
2026
Abstract
Robotic platforms have revolutionized arthroplasty through precision and patient-specific planning, yet introduce cyber-physical vulnerabilities in interconnected surgical ecosystems. Recent incidents, including the 2026 cyber-attack, highlight operational risks despite low direct intraoperative threats. Proactive cybersecurity, via FDA-aligned secure design, institutional audits, and surgeon vigilance, is imperative to safeguard patient safety and trust in precision orthopedics.
Key words: Robotic arthroplasty / Cybersecurity / Robotic-assisted surgery / Medical device security / Patient safety
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2026
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