Robotic Knee Replacement
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Our knees do a lot of work and carry much of our weight. Knee problems can cause a lot of difficulties when it comes to daily functioning and taking part in our regular activities, and some cases can be so serious the best option is knee replacement surgery. In this kind of surgery, part of all of your knee is removed and replaced with an artificial substitute. As you can imagine, precision and accuracy are key to getting a good result and a well-functioning knee.
Robotic Knee Replacement Specialist in Melbourne
Robot assisted knee replacement surgery gives your surgeon a huge advantage when it comes to those factors, and may improve the outcome of your surgery especially if the surgery is complex. If you're interested in robotic knee replacement in Melbourne, we can help you here at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists. Our expert team of internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons are highly skilled when it comes to partial or total knee replacements, and we use robot assistance to get the best possible results for all our patients.
How Robotic Knee Replacement Works?
Some people might be put off by the idea of a robot operating on them, understandably. But that's not what happens in this kind of surgery, the robot is only there to provide assistance. Knee replacement using robotics works very similarly to regular total or partial knee replacement surgery, where the damaged tissue is removed and replaced with an artificial joint. What's different is that your surgeon will receive assistance from a robotic arm or handheld robotic device.
We use both the Navio and Mako surgical systems here to perform our robotic knee replacements. The Navio system takes measurements of the hip, knee and ankle, and assesses how your leg and knee joint move. All this is used by the system to create a 3D model of your knee, which your surgeon uses to create their surgical plan and ensure the implant type and placement are both optimal.
The Mako system uses scans of your knee to help the planning of the surgery and positioning of the implant. The information gathered by the scans is confirmed during surgery with the help of tracking pins. The Mako arm positions itself, and your surgeon uses this hand-held tool to perform the surgery and be guided through it.
Benefits of Robotic Knee Replacement
Robot assistance brings many benefits to the surgery and helps your surgeon perform the operation. Benefits include:
- Advanced surgical planning
- Optimal type of replacement joint
- Optimal joint placement
- High levels of precision
Get Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery with Victorian Bone & Joint
If you're a candidate for regular knee replacement surgery, it's likely you're also a candidate for robot-assisted knee replacement surgery. At Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists, our team of orthopaedic experts in East Melbourne is internationally trained and well experienced. We know what we're doing, and we're known for giving our best to get good outcomes. If you're considering knee replacement surgery in Melbourne, ask to be referred to Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists.
