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Augmented Reality in Knee Replacement

The field of knee replacement surgery is undergoing significant changes due to the new developments that augmented reality (AR) is bringing us.

  • Enhanced Surgical Precision: By superimposing vital information like alignment cues and anatomical landmarks straight onto the surgical field, augmented reality (AR) enables doctors to view the patient’s anatomy in three dimensions during surgery. As a result, patients receive better care and implant placement accuracy is increased.

 

  • Preoperative Planning and Postoperative Guidance: By using augmented reality (AR), surgeons may produce precise 3D models of the knee for preoperative planning. Real-time guidance from AR during surgery helps to prevent problems and ensures a more accurate fit for the knee prosthesis.

 

  • Compact and Effective Systems: New AR systems, such as the PIXEE- TKA, are compact and effective in both ambulatory surgery centers and hospital operating rooms. The precision of the technology combined with its portability can shorten surgical times and increase overall productivity, which is especially helpful in the post-pandemic environment where a lot of elective surgeries were postponed.

 

  • CT Free Planning Augmented Reality Surgeries: Can be done without pre surgery CT scan planning a standard alignment X-ray of the lower limb is sufficient to execute the planning prior to surgery.

 

These patterns highlight how AR has the potential to revolutionize knee replacement surgery by improving surgical precision, productivity, and patient outcomes.

Knee Replacement

Knee joint damage can cause discomfort and hinder daily activities. When other treatment options have been exhausted, a Knee Replacement Surgery may be necessary. There are different types of knee replacement surgeries available, including Partial Knee Replacement, also known as Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UNI KNEE), and Total Knee Replacement (TKR).

During a UNI KNEE procedure, the damaged surface of the bone is removed, and an artificial implant is inserted into the affected portion of the knee. This procedure can reduce pain and restore normal function to the knee. Recovery time is usually quicker than with a total knee replacement.

A TKR is a common surgical option for arthritic knees. During this procedure, the damaged cartilage of the bones is removed and replaced with an artificial implant. TKR has been shown to be a highly effective operation for arthritic knee pain. After surgery, patients can gradually reduce pain and regain mobility, typically with a hospital stay of 5-7 days. Patient Specific Instruments Knee (PSI) and Computer Assisted Navigated Surgery (CANS) have advanced the field of Orthopaedics and helped surgeons plan and precisely execute knee replacement procedures.

Revision Knee Replacement Surgery may be necessary if the first surgery fails to provide the desired results. Knee implants typically last between 15-25 years, but younger, active patients may require revision surgery due to loosening caused by falls, fractures, or infection. Patients can rely on our experienced and highly skilled team of professionals for effective and long-lasting knee replacement solutions.

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