Nearly 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States, a number that’s grown as the population has aged. Fortunately, knee replacement techniques have improved, as well, using advanced materials and state-of-the-art techniques to support better functionality and improved long-term outcomes.
At Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics, our team offers robot-assisted knee replacement surgery using the most advanced surgical system available. Here are five ways it could benefit your surgery, recovery, and long-term results.
Knee surgery is complex, and having a detailed surgical plan in advance is vital to achieving the best outcomes.
The software used in robot-assisted systems allows our team to map your knee anatomy in 3D, down to the smallest detail, before your surgery, so that we can anticipate and resolve potential issues before the first incision.
Most of us think of our knees as simple hinges, but smooth, pain-free movement relies on precise alignment of multiple joint components. Not surprisingly, implant placement plays a critical role in functionality and comfort in the months and years following your surgery.
In addition to presurgical mapping technology, our robotic surgery systems use an onboard guidance system with real-time feedback to enable accurate adjustments that support more natural joint movement afterward.
Robot-assisted surgery uses specialized instruments that are inserted through small incisions. This means less tissue damage right from the start, and enhanced precision means there’s less cutting into muscle and other tissue during surgery, as well. In turn, decreased tissue damage means less bleeding and swelling, smaller scars, and a reduced risk of complications.
Greater precision and less tissue damage also supports a faster, more comfortable recovery. Patients typically find they return to movement more rapidly, and rehabilitation causes less discomfort compared with the postop period following traditional surgery. Improved implant alignment facilitates longer-term comfort and function, too, along with greater confidence in daily activities.
Greater precision also helps support long-term outcomes and implant longevity. When implants are placed precisely inside the knee space, they support better movement that in turn reduces friction and wear on the implant itself. For patients, that means greater stability, long-lasting function, and greater peace of mind moving forward.
Robot-assisted knee replacement offers plenty of benefits for patients — but it’s not always the ideal choice. Our team specializes in traditional knee surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and robot-assisted procedures to ensure every patient enjoys optimal care right from the start.
To learn more about knee replacement and how it can benefit your life, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics today.
