ROBOT ASSISTED KNEE SURGERY

Your anatomy is unique. That’s why Golden State Orthopedics & Spine offers different types of advanced robotic surgery technology to our total Knee replacement patients.

A total knee replacement is a delicate balance between the three bones comprising the joint and the three artificial components (also called prostheses or implants) that are used to replace the damaged tissue removed from the entire surface of the joint in order to repair and stabilize the knee.  The artificial parts in a total knee replacement are:

FEMORAL COMPONENT

A metal prosthesis fitted to the bottom end of the femur, or thigh bone.

TIBIAL COMPONENT

A metal prosthesis with a plastic liner fitted to the top end of the tibia.

PATELLAR COMPONENT

A plastic button attached to the patella, or knee cap.

Total knee replacement is a very common surgery which has excellent outcomes overall, but robotic assistance helps our patients achieve optimal outcomes.  Robotic assistants are advanced surgical tools that allow our surgeons to provide better surgical outcomes in a less invasive procedure with less pain and quicker recovery.

These technologies help our specially trained surgeons to:

  • Visualize your knee in 3D, using x-rays or CT scans to build a virtual model of the joint in the robotic assistant’s software.
  • Plan your procedure, using computer guidance to measure your knee’s anatomy.
  • Tailor your implant components (prostheses) to your exact size, neutral joint alignment, and range of motion.
  • Determine your implants’ placement to achieve your best joint alignment and planning the placement of the individual components in your artificial knee so they achieve the best alignment with each other. You want your prostheses to mesh well and work smoothly together to increase your stability and range of motion.
  • Carry out the surgical plan and prevent surgeons from making mistakes. Robotic assistants also help surgeons remove less bone. This is good since knee replacements don’t last forever. Future surgeries are more successful if there is more bone for surgeons to work with.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR KNEE ROBOTS

MEET OUR ZIMMER BIOMET ROBOT AVAILABLE NEAR WALNUT CREEK AND LOS GATOS LOCATIONS

MEET ROSA >

MEET OUR DEPUY ROBOT AVAILABLE  AT SEQUOIA ORTHOPEDIC CENTER IN WALNUT CREEK

MEET VELYS >

MEET OUR STRYKER ROBOT AVAILABLE NEAR LOS GATOS LOCATION

MEET MAKO >

MEET OUR CORIN ROBOT AVAILABLE NEAR CAPITOLA LOCATION

MEET OMNI >

Who would benefit from robot assisted total knee replacement?

The short answer is:  Most people with moderate to severe arthritis in their knee(s) who are suffering joint damage and pain as a result.

Arthritis is a common cause of knee pain.  Damage to the cartilage (the cushioning between the bones) and degeneration of the bones cause the pain, which is the most common symptom of arthritis.  Other symptoms of arthritis may include joint stiffness, swelling and “locking” or loss of joint mobility.  Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis are the three most common forms of arthritis.

Regardless of what’s causing arthritis, patients who haven’t responded to conservative treatments such as physical therapy, bracing, medications, or supplementation of joint fluid are usually candidates for surgery, and most people qualifying for knee replacement surgery will generally benefit from a robotic assist.

BEFORE SURGERY

Your preoperative experience will be like that of most total knee patients. But, unlike traditional knee replacement methods, with a robotics assisted surgery, the systems start with a series of 2 dimensional x-rays or CT scan imaging that will be used to create a three-dimensional (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.

DURING SURGERY

Robotic-assisted technology allows surgeons to visualize and assess the damage, determine the appropriate size and alignment of the implants for optimal stability and range of motion, and then guides surgeons during surgery to prevent mistakes and ensure the surgical plan is followed precisely.

AFTER SURGERY

Recovery times vary, but you may expect to spend some time in the hospital after surgery depending on what your surgeon decides is best.  Your surgeon will let you know when you should begin physical therapy and when you may return to normal activity.

Our Robot-Assisted Knee Surgeons

Our robot-assisted knee surgeons perform surgeries both with and without robots. For more information about where and when robots are used, please check with your Surgeon.

DR ABIDI
DR SAGOO
DR WISEMAN
DR WONG

Visit the robot manufacturer’s website

OMNIBIOTICS
MAKO
ROSA
VELYS