WHAT IS ROBOTIC KNEE REPLACEMENT?

Robotic knee replacement, either partial or total, involves the use of a computer-controlled robot to precisely make cuts in the bone to allow for highly accurate component placement.  The surgeon still does all aspects of the surgery such as skin incision, dissecting the soft tissues, exposing the knee joint, cutting the bones, placing the implants closing the wounds etc. The robot is used for assistance during bone cuts and implant positioning.

The Patient Journey

You will have a special CT scan prior to your planned surgery. This CT scan is then uploaded to the Robot by the software engineers.

Just prior to your surgery your surgeon will review the planned knee replacement component sizing and positioning together with a Robotic Product specialist.

On the day of surgery your surgeon will map out your bony geometry using specialized instruments that accurately trace out the surface of your knee bone in 3D. Your real time bony geometry is then compared to the CT scan plan. We aim to be accurate to within 0.3mm. Adjustments are made if required to the plan and when your surgeon is satisfied they have the correct size and orientation planned that allows for a stable well balanced knee the robot is put in action!