Types of Robotic Assisted Knee Replacements

There are two commonly used innovative robotic tools:

• The Navio Surgical System

• CORI Surgical system

Both these systems help the surgeon create an ideal surgical plan and optimize every step of the procedure.

The surgeon will discuss all viable options for your case. The use of robotic tools will slightly differ while planning and performing knee replacement surgery.

Both Navio and CORI systems can be used in partial and total knee replacement surgeries. The surgeon will make the final decision based on the candidate’s eligibility for robotic joint replacement.

Navio System

In conventional or traditional knee replacement surgery, X-rays, cutting guides, and rods are placed on the bone and joint surfaces to ensure alignment during your procedure.

First, the Navio system takes the knee, hip, and ankle measurements. Then the surgeon moves your leg through a range of motion so the system can analyze the way your leg and knee joint move.

These measurements help visualize and produce a 3-D image particular to your knee joint. Your surgeon can create a detailed surgical plan and select the optimal implant type and placement with this image.

All of this is done in the operating room, where the handheld robotic cutting tool, along with the digital 3-D model of your knee, helps the surgeon to fine-tune your surgery. The Navio, with your surgeon’s expertise, helps to evaluate cuts and guide implant(artificial joint) placement and joint alignment.

CORI surgical system

The CORI surgical system is an efficient and advanced robotics-assisted platform for partial and total knee replacement surgery. It is a surgeon-controlled handheld robotics system that comprises a 3D intra-operative imaging system with sculpting technology.

CORI uses a passive infrared tracking camera over four times faster than the NAVIO Surgical System. As a result, it provides more efficient cutting technology, with increased cutting volumes than its predecessor.

It is used in combination with an intuitive software system that assists in correct positioning and sizing of the components and optimizing alignment and balance.

Who is a Candidate for Robotic Knee Replacement?

A candidate for the traditional knee replacement is likely to be a candidate for robotic-assisted knee replacement, as well. You must talk with your doctor to see if you can also choose between non-surgical and surgical options.

Robotic knee replacements are the preferred choice for most complex knee joint diseases. This includes people who have:

• Deformities in the femur (thigh bone)after an injury
• Complex bone or knee joint degeneration
• Complications from previous joint replacement surgeries

What are the Advantages of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery?

Compared to traditional knee replacement surgery, there are several advantages of robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, which include:

• Enhanced surgical planning. Specialized 3-D images are taken to prepare for or during surgery based on the robotic option that is right for you. These images bring about more accurate planning and optimize the placement of your artificial joint to ensure the right fit and size.
• Greater precision. Robotic technology enhances surgeons’ expertise in proper planning, tissue removal, and implant placement. This results in early recovery, fewer complications, and a reduced chance of repeat surgery.