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Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery: precise technology, reduced risks.
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In this era of technological advancement, robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery has become a significant innovation that elevates treatment standards, increases accuracy, and reduces surgical risks. It acts as an assistant to specialized surgeons in treating patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee.
In this era of technological advancement, robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery has become a significant innovation that elevates treatment standards, increases accuracy, and reduces surgical risks. It acts as an assistant to specialized surgeons in treating patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee.
Severe knee osteoarthritis requires knee replacement.
Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint deteriorates, causing friction between the bones during movement. This leads to pain, stiffness, difficulty moving, or in some cases, knee deformity. Causes may include aging, being overweight, overuse of the joint, or accidents that directly impact the joint.
When knee osteoarthritis is severe, treatment with medication, physical therapy, or even joint injections may not be sufficient. Knee replacement surgery is therefore an option that can help patients regain stability and live a normal life again.
What is knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement surgery involves removing the damaged portion of the knee bone and replacing it with an artificial joint made from specialized materials such as titanium, cobalt-chromium, and polymers, to restore joint function as close to natural as possible.
Surgery is divided into two types:
🎯 TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty): Complete knee replacement surgery, suitable for patients with osteoarthritis in multiple locations on the knee.
🎯 UKA (Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty): This surgery replaces only the worn-out portion of the knee, suitable for patients who have degeneration in only certain areas.
Robot-assisted knee surgery: Superior precision.
Robotic knee replacement surgery technology has helped to improve the safety and precision of the procedure. The robot does not perform the surgery itself, but acts as an assistant to the specialist surgeon, planning and controlling the angle, direction, and tension of the new knee joint at the millimeter level.
Before surgery, specialists use data from the patient's knee scan to create a 3D model. A robot then processes and calculates the optimal position of the artificial joint, taking into account muscle balance and range of motion.
During knee replacement surgery, the robotic system provides real-time images, allowing surgeons to precisely position the artificial joint, minimize errors, and adjust the knee angle to be as close to natural as possible.
Advantages of robotic knee replacement surgery.
Minimizing injury and promoting faster recovery: Robots enable precise surgery, reducing damage to surrounding tissues and allowing patients to recover, walk, and begin physical therapy sooner.
Personalized planning: Every step is designed to suit each patient's individual anatomy, resulting in prosthetic joint movement that closely resembles natural movement.
Reduced chance of error: Robots precisely control angles, degrees, and pressure, helping to minimize complications during surgery.
Minimizing blood loss: Precision surgery reduces blood loss during operation, leading to faster patient recovery.
Extended lifespan of knee replacement: Correct placement of the artificial joint reduces abnormal impact and friction, allowing the knee replacement to last longer.
At S Spine & Joint Hospital, we prioritize comprehensive patient care, from pre-surgical planning and surgery performed by a team of expert physicians to rehabilitation. Our pride lies in helping patients regain their confidence in walking again.
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