Robotics Knee Replacement Surgery
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Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery means the use of Programmable devices to Perform Joint replacement surgery. It is controlled and directed by the surgeon. It assists the surgeon, by improving the accuracy and precision of the surgery.
Total knee arthroplasty is a powerful method for pain relief and functional Restoration in patients with advanced arthritis of the knee joints.
Robo assists the surgeon in minimizing human errors and improving operative accuracy. It improves the precision associated with bone cuts, soft tissue balancing, Prosthesis positioning and alignment. It helps preserve soft tissues, and reducing bone cuts and thereby helps in early functional recovery.
Success Stories
Challenges and Sucesses
History
A 63-year-old lady, presented to our hospital with pain in both the knees with history of previous intramedullary nailing for old tibia fracture. On detailed evaluation she was found to have bilateral severe grade 4 osteoarthritis of knee. In addition, she had a extra articular deformity secondary to the initial fracture that she sustained 15 years ago.
Treatment
After discussing the treatment options, patient opted for robotic total knee replacement knowing the advantages of robot assisted surgery. The patient underwent intramedullary nail removal and bilateral robotic assisted knee replacement surgery successfully. The patient started walking the
very next day.
Post 1 month follow up, her pain is no longer a part of her life. She can walk as long as she wishes and smiles at the independence she has now. She has nearly full range of motion and walks independently without walker, and happy with the improved quality of her independent life.
History
A 56-year-old lady, presented to our hospital with pain in right knee with history of difficulty in doing activities like climbing stairs, squats, sitting cross legged, walking etc. She had no pain in the left knee as she had undergone a knee preserving surgery for left knee pain 10 years ago. The x rays showed advanced arthritis involving only the medial(inner side) side of the right knee.
Treatment
After discussing the treatment options patient opted getting robotic Unicondylar Knee replacement/partial Knee replacement after discussing the advantages of robot assisted surgery. The patient underwent robotic assisted partial knee replacement successfully. The patient started walking the very same day.
History
A 58 year male came with a history of difficulty in walking since 10 months which has significantly increased since last month. He also gives history of surgery done for hip fracture 2 years ago elsewhere.
Examination
Detailed evaluation revealed shortening, broadened and tender Greater trochanter and limited mobility with joint line tenderness. Evaluation: detailed evaluation with x rays and CT revealed Subtrochantric femur fracture with implant failure and acetabular erosion.
Treatment
Staged treatment included implant removal followed by long stem Total hip replacement with impaction grafting along with abductor tensioning. Patient was immediately mobilized post surgery. In two months the fracture has consolidated well and patient is walking pain-free with good abductor strength.
Benefits
Advantages of Robotic Surgery
Natural fit for Better Mobility
Faster Recovery
Minimal Pain and Blood Loss
Radiation Free (No CT/ MRI)
Quicker Return to Normal Activity
