Robotic Knee Replacement
Arthritis
is a common cause of hip and knee pain. It can be degenerative
(osteoarthritis), inflammatory (rheumatoid, lupus), post-traumatic or
due to avascular necrosis (lack of blood to the bone). Hip and knee
replacement surgery are performed once patients have exhausted
non-operative treatment. These surgeries are traditionally done with
help of bone cutting guides, but today, the most advanced
robotic-assisted technology for knee replacement surgery is a novel
alternative to conventional surgical techniques.
During knee replacement surgery, there are multiple surgical variables that are manually controlled by the Knee Replacement Surgeon.
The challenge of aligning the implants and preparing the bones to
accept it can be complex, invasive and time-consuming as no two knee
joints are exactly the same. The robotic system of knee replacement is
designed to help the surgeon not only plan the surgery based on a
patient’s unique anatomy, but also position the total knee implant using
a combination of computer and robotic assistance. Robotic knee surgery
allows the surgeon to collect patient-specific data during the procedure
to build a 3D model of the patient’s knee to help plan the surgery.
During the procedure, a handheld robotics-assisted tool is used to
position the specific cut guides exactly as intended, based on the
patient-model.
“What
we see now is this is providing sub-millimetre, sub-degree accuracy,
and there’s no way that with hand-held instruments — a saw — that we
normally use that we can achieve that.”, said Dr. Avtar Singh, Head of
Department of Orthopedics at Amandeep Hospital. “The robot gives me the
right kind of information to make the surgery as precise and accurate as
possible. Another added advantage is that it creates virtual boundaries
on the bone surface. This means, if I try to deviate from the plan
either intentionally or unintentionally, the robot will not let me cut
any other structure than the damaged bone.” he added. Further, he added,
“As the technology has changed tremendously, now a day’s winter season
is as good as summer for any type of joint replacement, especially with
the assistance of Robot.” Robotic technology in knee replacement is
known to:
Decrease blood loss
The
blood loss is minimal as the technique offers accurate results and
treats only that part of the knee which needs to be replaced.
Speed up recovery
No
other knee replacement surgery is as effective as the robotic knee
replacement. It lets the person stand back on his feet within a few days
after the surgery.
Improve knee function
A
natural feel makes way for improvement in knee function and mobility.
The knee joint after the surgery renders utmost comfort to the patient.
Help the patients get back to their normal life much quicker
Robotic
knee replacement has given the gift of a normal life to a great number
of patients. Patients themselves express their delight of bouncing back
to their normal lives after getting their knees replaced through robotic
technique. Dr. Avtar Singh at Amandeep Hospital is one of the early
adopters of this proven technology which was introduced in India just
over a year ago. The NAVIO Robotics Surgical System although relatively
new in India has over 150 installations in the USA with close to 20,000
surgeries already performed. Being the first Punjabi surgeon to perform robotic knee replacement surgery, he has successfully transformed many lives by making them pain-free and independent.
“We
have the best technology available for patients in India itself. Our
aim at Amandeep is to always offer the best quality of care to the
patients. Each patient deserves the gift of pain-free movement” said Dr.
Avtar Singh, an orthopaedic surgeon in Punjab. Get a touch of the healing power of this technique and bask in the glory of a new life. Contact the experts today.
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