Robotic-Assisted Total Hip, Knee and Partial Knee Replacement
Every person is unique. That’s why the surgical robot is designed to use real-time, patient-specific data to help your orthopedic surgeon customize the placement of your joint implant – just for you.
While this surgical procedure is similar to a traditional hip or knee replacement, robotic technology allows your surgeon to get a precise implant, which is important for comfort and overall experience after surgery.
Before your surgery, the robot will generate a set of X-rays that are used to create a 3D model of your hip or knee anatomy. The model is then used to help your surgeon personalize the surgical approach of your joint replacement.
During surgery, your surgeon is in the operating room the entire time and making all of the decisions. The robot does not operate on its own and does not move unless your surgeon prompts it to.
Surgeons are able to utilize the robot’s camera and optical trackers similar to a global positioning system (GPS). If you move even a fraction of an inch, the robot can tell and adjusts accordingly.
Throughout the surgery, the robot provides your surgeon with data about your hip or knee. This information, along with your surgeon’s skill, helps them know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy.
Following surgery, you may return home the same day or remain in the hospital for one to three days, depending on the recovery plan your surgeon decides is best for you.
Physicians
** These providers are independent members of the medical staff of Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center – Springdale, Northwest Medical Center – Willow Creek Women's Hospital and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.