Robot Assisted Surgery

Which is better, robotic surgery or navigation?

Both are precision tools. In both cases, surgeons use computer assistance in total knee arthroplasty to achieve optimal implant alignment, sizing and positioning through real-time surgical navigation. An added benefit of robotic assistance is that it helps the surgeon make the proposed bone cuts by firmly and accurately positioning the cutting blocks during surgery, while providing real-time verification of cut accuracy.

During the surgery

During your procedure, ROSA Knee uses a camera and optical trackers attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. Think of it as a very detailed global positioning system (GPS) that you might use in your car. If your leg moves even a fraction of an inch, the robot knows and adjusts accordingly. This ensures that the plan set up by your surgeon is carried out as planned. Throughout your operation, ROSA knee provides your surgeon with data about your knee. This information, combined with your surgeon’s expertise, helps him or her know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy. Check out this link to see the robot in action.

Personalized Surgery
Robotic assistance allows the surgeon to accurately reproduce the anatomy of your knee. In this article, Dr. Mass describes the personalized surgical technique he developed with Dr. Vendittoli. Click here to read the article.

Is there an additional cost?

Robotic technology is a high-tech tool that has required years of development. Clinique Duval has acquired such a robot to benefit its clientele. However, the use of this precision tool involves an additional cost. If you are interested, we will be pleased to give you more information.