Computer Navigated Knee Replacement
Computer navigated knee replacement (also known as computer-assisted knee replacement surgery or computer-aided knee arthroplasty) is attracting a large number of medical tourists to hospitals in India. The less invasive nature of this medical process will also help raise the popularity in India of the total & partial knee replacement surgeries.
In this process, a computer is installed with surgical software and is connected to an infra-red camera & specialized surgical instruments. This permits for more precision & accuracy during the surgery.
The surgeon can see the computer-generated image in real-time while performing the knee operation. The alignment of the knee replacement implant is more accurate (accuracy of 0.5 mm and 0.5 degrees) & predictable compared to how it would be when doing surgery just with naked eyes.
The system acts as a GPS for the human body helping the surgeon by providing real-time navigation information and enhanced 3-D visualization. Our state of the art navigation systems provides navigation for partial knees and total hips also which is not possible by other conventional systems
Other advantages of computer-aided knee replacement surgery in India are:
- Faster recovery
- Less bleeding and lesser chance of blood clotting.
- Less pain
- Reduces chances of human error
- Increased implant longevity reduces the chances of bad alignment requiring revision surgeries.
The total knee replacement generally lasts about 15 to 20 years. With computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, the knee replacement can last up to 30 years without requiring a revision.
Although the surgery is performed using a computer system, this does not reduce the knowledge & experience that the surgeon needs for a successfully navigated knee replacement. The process combines the surgeon’s skill with computer technology. In India, many surgeons have expertise and experience.
With advancements in surgical robotics & the field of computer-assisted surgical navigation, the use of conventional Surgery for knee replacement will reduce. Computer navigation is the future of knee replacement surgery.
Computer Navigation Knee Replacement in Faridabad:
Dr. Harish Gupta, the best orthopedic doctor in Faridabad is one of the few doctors in Faridabad who does computer-assisted knee replacement. This new technology helps the patient to recover very fast. Dr. Harish Ghoota is the Additional Director – Orthopedics & Knee Replacement at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad. He does all kinds of orthopedics surgeries with computer navigation. Through this technique, a doctor can make a small incision and perform the surgery, which results in fast recovery.
