6 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ROBOTIC KNEE REPLACEMENT

Before knowing anything about Robotic knee replacement, firstly we should know why there is a need for Robotic knee replacement surgery. So, it's not very difficult to understand that some physical damages or old age lead to knee pain and this takes us to a point when there is a need to have knee replacement surgery or we can say Robotic knee replacement surgery.  Knee replacement surgery also called arthroplasty is performed for disability in the joint by replacing the weight-bearing surface with a prosthesis or unnatural joint, or this surgery is performed to relieve pain. And these unnatural or artificial joints are usually made of polymers, metal alloys, or high-grade plastic.

 

Here we explain in detail, the most important things and facts about Robotic knee replacement surgery.

 

WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR ROBOTIC KNEE REPLACEMENT?

 

Patients who are eligible or suitable for knee replacement surgery traditionally, are generally considered good for Robotic knee replacement as well. The severity of the condition decides the choice of surgery which can give us many treatment choices or options like physical therapy, medication diet, knee braces, and exercise to lose the extra weight.

 

 

THIS SURGERY IS HANDLED OR  PERFORMED BY ROBOT

 

 

Most of the people who think of Robotic knee replacement are always scared to have this. They have this doubt in their mind that it may be done by the Robot, due to the word Robotic in its name. They think it is performed or operated 100 percent by a robot, which is the biggest misconception about this surgery. It's just a robotic arm that assists in the procedure.

 

 

THE OPERATIONAL TIME IS LONGER

 

One more misconception in people's minds is that the procedure takes more time than the traditional one. However, this is completely untrue as the procedure takes less time to get completed.

 

THIS TECHNIQUE CAN POTENTIALLY DECREASE RECOVERY TIME

 Post-robot-assisted techniques, the recovery time is potentially lesser. If we look at traditional knee replacement surgery, it takes 4-6 weeks but robotic surgery reduces this time to 2-3 weeks.

 

 IT'S RISKIER

There are some risks involved in every surgical procedure and this surgery also has some risks but they are not more risky than traditional surgery.

As much as surgery is important, the same way it's important to take care post-surgery. With state-of-the-art facilities, Sohana Hospital in Mohali has always been ahead in providing comprehensive care to patients. Our doctors are known for performing successful surgeries with the best advice during follow-up.