Laredo Medical Center now offering advanced robotic-arm assisted joint replacement procedures
4/10/2018
Laredo Medical Center is proud to offer the community all three robotic-arm assisted applications for total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements. This advanced robotic technology enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased accuracy.
“We can provide each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy,” said Dr. Arie Salzman, Medical Director for the Laredo Bone & Joint Center, “Using a virtual 3D model, the application allows surgeons to create each patient’s surgical plan pre-operatively before entering the operating room. During surgery, we can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic-arm to execute that plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line to perform total knee, total hip and partial knee replacements.”
Total Knee application
The Total Knee application is a knee replacement treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use this system to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each patient’s unique anatomy. This system also enables surgeons to virtually modify the surgical plan intra-operatively and assists the surgeon in executing bone resections.
Partial Knee application
The Partial Knee application is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. Following the personalized pre-operative plan, the surgeon guides the robotic-arm during bone preparation to execute the pre-determined surgical plan and position the implant.
By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee, while helping to spare the healthy bone and ligaments surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement to be two to three times more accurate than manual partial knee replacement procedures.
Total Hip application
The Total Hip application is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic-arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the pre-determined surgical plan. In cadaveric studies, total hip replacement acetabular cup placement has been shown to be four times more accurate and reproducible than manual total hip replacement procedures.
“We are proud to offer this advanced robotic technology in our area,” said Enrique Gallegos, CEO of Laredo Medical Center. “The addition of this robot to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
To learn more about this new technology at Laredo Bone & Joint Center, reserve your spot today at an upcoming free seminar by calling (956) 796-3009 or (956) 796-3223.
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