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Robotic Surgery

Robotic assisted surgery can be a helpful tool in performing joint replacements. Dr van de Pol uses a robot for partial knee replacements and in selected cases for total knee replacements.

The potential benefits of robotic surgery include:

  • More accurate bone removal and implant placement, which may result in improved outcomes and functioning of the knee.

  • Less pain in the days and weeks following surgery.

  • Shorter hospital stay.

  • Quicker recovery.

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Planning

The outcome, success and longevity of a knee replacement will all depend on how the implants are inserted into the knee joint.

Robotic surgery planning uses CT-scans and highly accurate 3D modeling to determine the correct position of the knee replacement in each individual case.

The correct size, the right orientation and right alignment means better functional outcomes and success.

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Robot Arm

The robot arm assists the surgeon during the joint replacement. It guides the surgeon but has no autonomy and can be overruled at any time.

For information on robotic knee replacement surgery email: reception@ffsurgery.com.au