Robotic Knee Replacement
A robotic knee replacement procedure mirrors a traditional knee replacement where the surgeon removes damaged tissue in your knee and replaces it with an artificial joint.
Key Details:
- Hospital Stay: Patients typically stay only 1 night in the hospital but should plan to stay 15 days in Istanbul for follow-up care.
- Surgery Duration: 1-2 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia or epidural in some cases.
- Recovery Time: 1 month to 3 months
- Physical Therapy: 1-3 months of physical therapy is required, following a simple exercise routine explained by the surgeon after the operation.
Advantages of Using the Robotic Arm in Knee Replacement Surgery:
Enhanced Surgical Planning:
- 3D images are taken during the surgery, which help the surgeon plan the optimal type and placement of your replacement joint to ensure the correct size and fit.
Greater Precision:
- The robotic arm ensures more precise tissue removal and implant placement, resulting in a smaller incision.
Optimal Joint Alignment:
- The surgeon can better align and position your knee implant, which helps ensure a more natural feeling after joint replacement, reduces friction, and minimizes wear on the new joint.
Reduced Surgery Complications:
- By eliminating the human error ratio, the robotic arm significantly decreases complications during and after surgery. This technology is also used in other orthopedic surgeries, such as hip replacement surgery.
Suitable Candidates for Robotic Knee Replacement:
- Femur Deformities:
- Patients with deformities in the femur after an injury.
- Complex Degeneration:
- Individuals with complex degeneration in the knee due to conditions such as arthritis.
- Hardware Failure:
- Patients experiencing hardware failure from previous surgeries.
Robotic knee replacement surgery offers enhanced precision, optimal alignment, and reduced complications, making it a promising option for those needing knee replacement.