What do we mean by a robotic knee replacement?
ROSA KNEE Robotic Technology
Getting a precise knee implant fit is important to your comfort and overall experience following knee replacement surgery. The ROSA Knee robot uses data to inform your surgeon of many details related to your unique anatomy that may affect your implant fit. By using this data to make more informed decisions, Mr Hahnel is able to plan and carry out a personalized surgery based upon your individual needs.
During your procedure, the ROSA Knee robot utilizes a camera and optical trackers that are attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. Think of it like 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 can tell and adjusts accordingly. This helps ensure that the plan Mr Hahnel puts into place is executed as intended. Throughout your surgery, the ROSA Knee robot provides Mr Hahnel with data about your knee. This information, combined with Mr Hahnel's skill, helps him know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy
Getting a precise knee implant fit is important to your comfort and overall experience following knee replacement surgery. The ROSA Knee robot uses data to inform your surgeon of many details related to your unique anatomy that may affect your implant fit. By using this data to make more informed decisions, Mr Hahnel is able to plan and carry out a personalized surgery based upon your individual needs.
During your procedure, the ROSA Knee robot utilizes a camera and optical trackers that are attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. Think of it like 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 can tell and adjusts accordingly. This helps ensure that the plan Mr Hahnel puts into place is executed as intended. Throughout your surgery, the ROSA Knee robot provides Mr Hahnel with data about your knee. This information, combined with Mr Hahnel's skill, helps him know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy
Most experienced robotic surgeon in Yorkshire
Mr Hahnel has performed well in excess of a thousand knee replacements and has been a Consultant orthopaedic surgeon since 2011. He works in the NHS performing hip and knee replacements as well as looking after sports injuries (including knee arthroscopy). He is a NHS trainer and a member of Zimmer teaching Faculty. He has excellent clinical outcome data as shown by the National Joint Register and excellent patient reported outcome measures.
His revision funnel plot data from the national joint register as well as PROMS data are as below. For a full explanation of the images and what they mean please click on the image.
His revision funnel plot data from the national joint register as well as PROMS data are as below. For a full explanation of the images and what they mean please click on the image.
What does the Rosa Robot journey look like?
Before SurgeryYour experience before surgery will be like that of most total knee patients. But, unlike traditional knee replacement methods, with ROSA Knee, a set of X-rays may be used to create a 3D model of your knee anatomy. This 3D model will enable your surgeon to plan many specifics of your knee replacement prior to your surgery.
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During SurgeryThe surgical procedure using the ROSA Knee robot is similar to traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. Your surgeon has been specially trained to use the ROSA Knee robot to personalize the surgical approach for your unique anatomy. It’s important to understand that the robot does not operate on its own. That means it does not move unless your surgeon prompts it too. Your surgeon is still in the operating room the entire time and is making all of the decisions
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After SurgeryFollowing surgery, you typically remain in the hospital for one to two days, depending on your progress with the physiotherapists.
By the time you leave hospital you will be capable of self care and able to walk up and down stairs unaided. Some patients return home alone with support of friends and family popping in. By two weeks following surgery, most patients have stopped using their sticks around the home and walk independently; by 6 weeks most patients have stopped using their sticks altogether and are back to driving and work. Those in manual type work maybe off for up to 3 months. Progression is more gradual by this stage and by 1 year following surgery most patients have a pain free knee allowing them to get back to their active self. |
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When is the right time for a knee replacement?
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What is a total knee replacement?
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What does a partial knee replacement involve?For some patients knee arthritis is localised to just one part of the knee. In these patients it is possible to treat their arthritis by just replacing the worn part of the knee, leaving the rest of the knee untouched. This may involve replacing the inner or outer aspects of the joint, or the patello-femoral joint (knee cap).
Partial knee replacement has some potential advantages over total knee replacement in the appropriate patient. It is a smaller operation meaning that post- operative pain is usually less and recovery is typically quicker. As the unaffected ligaments and joint surfaces are left intact the knee moves and feels more like a natural knee. This means that post- operative range of movement, function and patient satisfaction are often higher when compared to total knee replacement patients. |