Robotic partial knee replacement is a surgical treatment designed to relieve pain in the knee caused by the wear and tear of joint cartilage.
The partial knee resurfacing procedure is done using a robotic arm, which lets your surgeon treat only the damaged part of the knee. The nature of the procedure allows healthy bone and ligaments surrounding the damaged area to be spared from trauma.
This procedure is suited for adults suffering knee pain from osteoarthritis in 1 of the 3 knee compartments, but who do not require a total knee replacement.
How it works
The knee consists of 3 compartments – the medial (inner), lateral (outer) and patellofemoral (between kneecap and thigh bone) regions. If 2 or more compartments of the knee are affected, doctors usually advise a total knee replacement. If only 1 compartment is affected, a partial knee replacement may be appropriate.
Traditionally, surgeons perform a partial knee replacement using conventional instrumentation. Technological advances, such as the aid of a robotic arm, have increased the precision of bone cuts and allowed more accurate positioning of implants.
Why do you need a robotic partial knee replacement?
The partial knee resurfacing procedure is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration. It offers potential benefits such as:
Improved accuracy of bone cuts
Improved accuracy of implant placement
Shorter hospitalisation
Reduced blood loss
What are the risks and complications of a robotic partial knee replacement?
Although partial knee replacement is considered a minimally invasive procedure, there are still risks associated with the surgery.
Complications include:
Blood clots in the veins
Fractures
Implant loosening
Infection
Nerve or blood vessel damage
The main disadvantage of a partial knee replacement is the potential need for future conversion to a total knee replacement should the arthritis progress to the other knee compartments.
What can you expect in a robotic partial knee replacement?
Equipped with modern diagnostic tools and surgical technologies, patients undergoing robotic partial knee replacement surgery is in the safe hands of our skilled surgeons, consultants and professional therapists.
Our fully-equipped hospital and friendly nurses provide our patients with a conducive environment for a comfortable and smooth recovery.
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Our bone surgeons focus on restoring function and mobility to patients with knee problems through a range of modern treatment options.
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If your knee pain won’t go away and is hindering you from going about your daily activities, you may be a candidate for robotic partial knee replacement surgery.