Robotic Knee Replacement
When you suffer from arthritis or a knee injury that impedes your mobility, your doctor will recommend a series of therapies to heal the joint. However, in some cases, these measures aren’t enough and new options must be considered. A robotic knee replacement surgery at Ashford Orthopedic Specialists can finally alleviate your pain and improve your range of motion. Our skilled orthopedic surgeon, William Ashford, MD, offers partial and total robotic knee replacement procedures in the areas of Athens and Loganville, Georgia.
What Is a Robotic Knee Replacement?
A robotic knee replacement surgery is an orthopedic procedure that employs robotic-assisted technology to remove the damaged structures on your knee and replace them with biocompatible prosthetic parts. This treatment is only performed if you suffer from severe knee pain and joint dysfunction that hasn’t dramatically improved with other alternatives.
Your artificial knee joint will work like a healthy and normal knee. Your surgeon will also place a medical-grade plastic spacer between the replacement parts.
Traditional vs. Robotic Knee Replacement
The difference between a traditional and a robotic knee replacement procedure is that a robotic system will aid your surgeon to precisely remove damaged tissue and prepare your bone for the implant. This allows for better alignment and improved results. In most cases, these robots are also used to create 3D models of your knee before the surgery.
Who Needs Robotic Knee Replacement?
Before considering surgery, our team at Ashford Orthopedic Specialists will assess your case and try less invasive treatments, such as physical therapy, prescription medicine, weight management, and joint injections.
For many patients, these measures are effective to heal their knee and diminish pain, especially if they are in the early stages of a disease or suffered from a simpler injury.
If you:
- Have had an acute injury that severely damaged your joint
- Suffer from arthritis
- Have osteoarthritis (a condition that deteriorates protective cartilages in your joints)
- Have unsuccessfully tried more conventional treatments
Dr. Ashford might recommend undergoing a robotic knee replacement.
“Great staff. Dr. Ashford was very patient with me, answered all my questions and explained everything at a level that made sense to me. Sometimes you feel like a doctor is just trying to get done as quickly as possible to move on to the next patient. Not so with Dr. Ashford. And best of all, the steps they took in the office are already making me feel better less than 24 hours out. I’m a very happy patient!” —Kenneth E.
How Do We Perform Robotic Knee Replacement?
Your doctor will create an incision above your knee to have clear access to the joint. Using a robotic system, they will remove the damaged cartilage, tissue, and bone, and prepare the area for the implant. Once your artificial knee joint is secured in place, the surgeon will close the wound. Robotic-assistance ensures more precision, better soft tissue balance, and protection of healthy tissue and bone.
At Ashford Orthopedic Specialists, we work with two robotic knee replacement options:
Total Knee Replacement
Regenerative medicine injections use platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from your own blood or stem cells. This is a way to stimulate your body’s ability to generate new cells and heal targeted areas naturally.
Partial Knee Replacement
Some people are candidates for partial knee replacement, which involves resurfacing only the inside of the knee, rather than the entirety of it. It can be a good option if you have a type of arthritis that only affects the inside portion of your joint.
Is Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Safe?
Robotic knee replacement surgery has become more common over the last years precisely because of its safety and enhanced results. This technology helps doctors have a more comprehensive plan for your surgery, accurately remove the damaged parts of your knee, and position the implant with extreme exactness.
By getting your robotic knee replacement with Dr. Ashford, you will be at the hands of an experienced and empathetic orthopedic surgeon that offers complete guidance during your process and is committed to obtaining the best possible results.
Before getting this procedure done, you must find out if it is the best choice for your chronic knee pain. You can do so by booking an appointment online with Ashford Orthopedic Specialists.
Why Is It Beneficial to Have a Robotic Knee Replacement?
If you have a robotic knee replacement surgery, it is because you have tried other alternatives and the results weren’t ideal. Finally solving your knee problems will:
- Increase your mobility
- Alleviate your pain
- Improve your lifestyle
- Strengthen your legs
- Give you back your independence
Additionally, when compared to other options for treating complicated knee injuries, this procedure particularly offers:
- Improved accuracy and precision
- Reduced risk of complications or side effects
- Faster recovery times
- Less postoperative discomfort
- High patient satisfaction
A robotic knee replacement surgery will drastically heal your knee and help you with chronic or severe knee pain caused by sickness or injuries.