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Arthroplasty: All About This Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery, known as 'Arthroplasty', was performed in the early 60s.

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Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated: May 6, 2023, 12:55 PM

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Knee Replacement

Earlier knee replacement was offered as a last resort to patients with severe arthritis who were not benefited from other treatment options.

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Over The Period

With all the technical advances, better surgeon training and increased awareness amongst the population, it has become one of the most asked-for surgical procedures with better, safer and more successful results.  Also Read - Joint Replacement Surgery Or Arthroplasty: The Pros And Cons

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In The Present Era

Greater precision is achieved by robotically assisted surgeries, which speed up recovery and produce a better outcome.

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Bone Cuts

The bone cuts by Robotic Arm are accomplished by a miller cutting tool working in six different axes, giving up to 0.5mm precision with a controlled speed depending upon the patient’s bone quality. This helps in more accurate implant fixation resulting in a more natural feeling post-surgery.

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Robotic Surgeon

The Robotic Arm only cuts the bones as per technical inputs received during the planning stage. After that, the surgeon does the whole surgery, depending on his expertise.