Mr Tofunmi Oni, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialises in hip and knee procedures. In this Q&A, he provides an overview of ROSA, robotic technology for total knee replacements.
Discover what a robotic assisted knee replacement involves, how it differs from normal knee replacement surgery, and the benefits it can provide to patients.
Q1. What is a robotic assisted knee replacement?
A. This is an enhanced technology using the aid of a robotic system to more accurately plan surgery for a knee replacement before, as well as improve accuracy during the operation in order to achieve higher results for patients at the end of the day.
Q2. How does a robotic assisted knee replacement differ from normal knee replacement surgery?
A. They both have the same aim, which is to change the surfaces of the worn-out knee through a combination of metal and plastic. However, a robotic knee replacement uses additional information through a computer to specifically map a patient's anatomy with the aim of increasing accuracy and also the potential to simulate different scenarios and pick a scenario that would give the patient the best possible outcome.
Q3. What are the benefits of a robotic assisted knee replacement over a conventional knee replacement surgery?
A. One thing is the increased accuracy during the operation often will lead to patients recovering at a much quicker rate initially, but also getting much higher outcomes for a longer period.
Q4. Are all patients suitable for robotic assisted knee replacement surgery?
The simple answer is yes. Personally I would use this technology in all my patients if I was able.
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