Robotic Knee Replacement

A robotic knee replacement is similar to a traditional knee replacement. Your surgeon removes damaged tissue in your knee and replaces it with an artificial joint. The difference is that it's done with assistance from a robotic arm, which allows for greater precision. In more complex cases, a robotic-assisted knee replacement offers a better balance in the soft tissues around your knee, and better aligns the joint.

What Are The Advantages Of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery?

High Personalisation: The robotic computer creates 3-D knee simulations. All the unique features, typical of one’s knee anatomy, are paid close attention to. It helps perform knee replacement surgery with a highly personalised approach.
Enhanced Visualisation: 3-D simulations created by the robotic computer are always high-definition and can be accessed from multiple useful angles.
Efficient Preoperative Planning: The surgeon plans important intraoperative procedures (bone preparation) based on highly personalised and accurate 3-D knee simulations. As a result, it minimises human errors and maximises efficiency.

Implant Pre-Selection: The surgeon can select before surgery the most suitable knee implant based on the patient’s special knee anatomy (3-D Models) and preoperative plans.
Most Precise Bone Preparation: After preoperative planning, data is uploaded to the robotic arm. It allows the surgeon to remove only the damaged knee parts with high accuracy. It leads to efficient bone preparation.
Reduced Soft-Tissue Injuries: Robotic technology ensures less invasion as amply explained above. As a result, injuries to the adjacent healthy soft tissues and bones are reduced during surgery.

Types of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

There are several types of robotic knee replacement surgeries, each utilizing different robotic systems and techniques to achieve optimal results. Here are the most common types:

1. Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement (MAKOplasty) This type of surgery focuses on replacing only the damaged portion of the knee, preserving healthy bone and tissue. The MAKOplasty system uses a robotic arm to assist the surgeon in removing the damaged area and positioning the implant with high precision.
2. Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement In this procedure, the entire knee joint is replaced using a robotic system. The robot helps in planning the surgery, making precise cuts, and positioning the implant accurately. This type of surgery is ideal for patients with severe arthritis or extensive knee damage.