Robotic Hip Replacement
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Hip replacement surgery is sometimes necessary for certain hip conditions that cause pain and affect mobility. These surgeries come with risks like any others, but the risks can be greatly reduced by utilising robot assistance. These surgeries work much like regular hip replacement, except your surgeon is assisted by a robot that assesses your hip and ensures the ideal implant is chosen and the placement is perfect. A robot is not going to be performing your surgery, but it will be used to analyse the scans of your hip and plan the surgery. It acts as a guide for your surgeon, as a robotic tool that helps them follow the surgical plan they created for you.
Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery in Melbourne
At Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists, our team of orthopaedic surgeons in East Melbourne offer a wide range of treatment options available no matter what the cause of your knee pain is. Some conditions and injuries that could be causing knee pain include:
- Patellar dislocation
- Meniscal injury
- Torn patella tendon
- Meniscus tear
- Ligament injury
- Knee arthritis
We can offer surgical and non-invasive treatment options for all of these knee conditions, including knee cap stabilisation, knee arthroscopy and radiofrequency denervation. We also perform a range of different knee replacement surgeries, including knee robotic replacement, partial knee replacement, ACL reconstruction knee, and knee total replacement.
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Why Is Robotic Hip Replacement Better?
All our hips are different, which means the hip implant you need and its position is unique as well. These differences are very subtle, but the smallest differences in placement can make the difference between a hip that functions normally and one that still causes pain and has limited mobility. These small differences are imperceptible to the human eye, but a robot is capable of identifying them and assisting your surgeon, allowing for incredible levels of precision. This means you have an excellent chance of a good outcome.
Robotic Hip Surgeries at Victorian Bone & Joint
We can offer hip surgeries to treat a range of conditions, whether that's total, Anterior hip replacement, or robotic hip arthroplasty.
Robotic hip replacement is an option for those suffering from conditions like:
- Hip fractures
- Arthritis
- Bone dysplasias
This kind of major surgery is only recommended if other treatment methods have been unsuccessful and the pain is interfering with your life. Arthroplasty is a smaller procedure done through an incision with the help of a robot, and robotic hip arthroplasty surgery is used for hip replacement, to treat hip arthrititis.
What to Expect After a Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery?
After you wake up from your robotic hip replacement surgery, you will stay in hospital for three to five days if you've just had a robotic hip arthroplasty surgery. A dressing will be placed over your hip which will sometimes need to be replaced. You can expect some pain and discomfort and you will be prescribed painkillers for this. The physiotherapists at the hospital will help you start moving your legs again, and you will also need to continue physiotherapy a while after your surgery to guarantee your mobility returns. For about a month or slightly longer you will be using crutches, and your surgeon will help you transition away from the crutches.
Get a Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery
If you need robotic hip replacement in Melbourne, you can be referred to the Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists. Our orthopaedic surgeons in East Melbourne are internationally trained and well-experienced in a range of hip surgeries. We can achieve good outcomes and are known for open communication with our patients. If you need an orthopaedic surgeon, request a referral to us.