CORI Robotics assisted surgical system : The Future of Joint Replacement
As people live longer and maintain more active lifestyles, surgeons face increased demand for joint replacements that can withstand rigorous daily activities. Multiple studies indicate that infection and implant malalignment are two common factors contributing to joint replacement failure. In this context, robotic-assisted surgery may offer a superior solution.
Knee replacement has evolved significantly since the earliest procedures in 1968. Traditional methods relied on manual guides, long metal alignment rods, and pre-surgery improvements like CT scans and MRIs. However, these techniques have drawbacks, such as risks of surgical complications, radiation exposure, and increased costs.
Robotic-assisted surgery combines the advantages of traditional methods with innovations while minimizing the drawbacks to patients. The CORI Surgical System, helps surgeons plan and perform knee replacement surgery, either “ Partial knee replacement” or “ Total knee replacement, with greater accuracy than traditional methods, without the need for metal rods, CT scans, or pre-surgical MRIs.
How CORI Robotic Can Help
CORI Robotic systems provide real-time feedback on the native knee anatomy, joint line level, preoperative joint deformities, and soft tissue imbalances across all planes of knee motion. By collecting comprehensive data on preoperative deformities, surgeons can meticulously plan the optimal procedure before making any bone alterations. This allows for:
- More precise sizing and positioning of knee implants
- Enhanced implant alignment, restoring normal joint line level
- Optimal soft tissue balancing
A Unique Plan and Natural Fit
With robotics-assisted surgery, the surgeon uses the CORI Surgical System to create a customized 3D digital model of the patient’s knee, eliminating the need for a pre-surgical CT scan. This three-dimensional view helps finalize and verify the right size implant and create a detailed surgical plan to optimize movement and function.
The CORI robotic system also helps perform the procedure as planned, giving patients the combined benefits of robotics assistance accuracy and the surgeon’s skill and training. Accurate implant positioning is crucial for proper function and longevity. When combined with Smith+Nephew’s wide variety of implants, including options that allow patients to keep more of their natural bone and ligaments, patients may regain function faster and be discharged from the hospital sooner compared to conventional techniques.
What to Expect ?
With robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, patients can anticipate:
- Improved implant alignment
- Balanced soft tissues
- Restored native joint line level
- Superior knee function and long-term durability of joint replacements
Patients should discuss their condition and implant options with their surgeon to determine if the CORI Surgical System is right for them. When the skills and training of the surgeon combine with the latest in robotics-assisted and knee implant technology, patients can experience the ultimate knee replacement journey – a quicker, smoother recovery using a naturally shaped knee made from materials designed to last.
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