What Is Robotic Knee Surgery?

Robotic Knee Surgery, or Robotic Total Knee Replacement (Robotic TKR), is a high-technology and robot-assisted surgery.

It requires computed tomography (CT) 3D imaging, operating system (computer) with surgical planning software. It can use messaging computers, real-time communication between operating system, surgical field and robotic assistance to deliver unmatched precision in knee implantation.

The contemporary method promises higher accuracy and precision of implant placement sizing to assure custom fit with balancing of the tissue tension across the movement range.

It ensures a better outcome in respect to the patient’s functional recovery, and longevity of the implants. It provides better performance in view of near natural perception of knee function, accelerated post-operative recovery along with higher levels of intra-operative safety.

The importance of Human Knee Alignment.

All human knees and legs could be categorized into 9 variations of native alignment. These differences influence how every patient’s mobility like, walking, knee bending, climbing, carries weight and discharges daily activities.

An effective knee replacement should not violate this natural alignment. Since the restoration of an original biomechanics of a patient is the major determinant of improved comfort, stability, and subsequent outcomes.

Robotic vs. Conventional Knee Replacement: The Precision Difference.

Alignment Accuracy

Non-Robotic (Conventional) TKR:

 The surgeons are able to attain one standard alignment that might not be that of a natural knee position of the patient.

Robotic Knee Replacement:

 Robotic systems can help surgeons recreate the native alignment by accurate bone resection measurement with high-resolution 3D mapping, state of the art surgical planning software assisted by real-time navigation.

It ensures optimum sizing and placement of implant to achieve desired tissue tension balancing across the whole range of movement arch and execution of that bone resection with precision by real-time navigation assisted robotic arm.

Surgeons can plan and execute the same with minimum margin of error. This implies that the implant and its placement is personalised to suit your knee- not a generic one.

Accuracy & Error Margin

Non-robotic TKR:

 The allowable margin of error of placement can be 5 percent of the intended implant position.

Robotic TKR:

 More than 99 percent accuracy and precision can be achieved, so the implant is fitted in the correct position, which is biomechanically optimal.

Implant Life span and Joint performance.

Patients experience:
Since robotic systems produce very accurate and customized implant placement, patients experience:

• Pain-free movement
• Confidence while walking
• Faster return to daily activities
• Smoother joint movement
• Better weight distribution
• Reduced wear and tear
• Higher implant longevity
• Increased long-term satisfaction.

Advantages of Robotic knee replacement Surgery.

✔ Precision

Online robot feedback removes the element of guessing and provides accuracy on a micrometer scale.

Robotic surgery doesn’t replace the surgeon—it enhances precision.

✔ Personalized Alignment

The special knee structure and original position is reproduced to give a more natural feel.

✔ Enhanced Safety

High precision and robotization reduce the occurrence of surgical errors and safeguard the tissues around the area.

✔ Faster Recovery

Less tissue trauma means:

• Reduced pain
• Early mobilization
• Shorter time to resume normal lives.

✔ Higher Functional Outcomes.:

• Better balance and stability 
• Feeling more secure when walking.
• Increased stability on stairs and even surfaces.

✔ Longevity of Implant

Proper positioning lowers mechanical stress, which is beneficial in the years of increased implant life and improved outcome.

What makes Robotic Knee Surgery the Future of Joint Replacement.

Due to the development of AI-based orthopedic robotics, the emphasis is not on the generic positioning of implants anymore, but on patient-specific knee biomechanics.

Robotic technology ensures:

• Predictable outcomes
• Minimal deviation
• High level of functional performance.
• High patient satisfaction
• Higher safety to prevent complications 

Robot knee surgery has unmatched advantages to people who want a safer, smarter and more precise kind of knee replacement compared to the traditional knee replacement.

Conclusion

Orthopedic care is being revolutionized by Robotic Knee Replacement, which is impeccable, more accurate, safer with faster recovery  and longer implant survival.

Robotic technology also assures a highly individualized surgery experience and great functional performance by recreating your native knee positioning and making a greater than 99 percent accuracy.

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