robotic knee surgery
Robotic knee surgery: Nowadays, due to changing lifestyle, increasing weight, continuous sitting work, joint swelling problems, increasing age and diseases like osteoarthritis, knee problems are increasing rapidly in people. Constant pain, difficulty in climbing stairs, hindrance in walking and stiffness in knees have become common complaints. When knee problems become serious, doctors advise people to undergo knee surgery (knee transplant), but due to the long process, people hesitate, although now new techniques have come in knee replacement. With the help of robotic knee surgery, the operation and the patient are discharged on the same day.
Recently, robotic surgery was done on an elderly woman in Max Hospital and she was discharged on the same day. about this Chief of Max Institute of Robotic Joint Replacement Dr Sujaoy Bhattacharjee has explained in detail in a conversation with TV9 Digital. Dr. Sujoy explains thatrobotic knee surgery There is a modern technique of knee surgery in which with the help of robotic system, doctors repair or replace the affected part of the knee with great precision.
In this process, the robotic machine does not take decisions on its own, but works on the instructions of the surgeon. The robotic system helps in precise cuts and correct alignment by understanding the internal condition of the knee with 3D technology. In this technique, only those areas are corrected where needed and healthy areas are not touched unnecessarily. The aim of this technology is to make surgery more safe, accurate and effective.
How is robotic knee surgery beneficial in knee problems?
Dr. Sujoy explains that earlier patients had to remain hospitalized for a few days, but now with advanced knee surgery, the operation is done in the same day and the patient is also discharged. The chances of error in robotic knee surgery are very less. Its biggest feature is that it helps in setting the knee bones very properly. This maintains the correct position of the implant, which provides long-term comfort and reduces the chances of future problems. With this technique, there is less injury to the tissue and surrounding healthy parts during the operation, hence the pain is less and recovery is faster.
After surgery, patients are able to walk quickly and the duration of hospital stay is also less. For those who suffer from persistent knee pain, arthritis and difficulty in walking, this technology is being considered a better and sustainable option in the future.
Why is knee transplant needed?
Dr. Sujoy Bhattacharjee told that with age the knee joints start becoming weak. When they cannot be cured with the help of medicine and therapy, then the patient is advised to undergo knee transplant. In normal surgery, the patient takes several days to recover. Discharge from the hospital is also available after a few days, but with the help of AI robot, surgery is done and discharge is also done on the same day.
what things to keep in mind
If you have persistent pain in the knee, do not take medicine on your own.
Consult an orthopedic specialist for proper advice.
Keep your weight balanced and do regular light exercise.
Follow the precautions advised by the doctor before and after surgery.