Robotic knee prosthesis surgeries, which are a new technology, have begun to be implemented in private health institutions.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ata Can answered the most frequently asked questions about robotic knee prosthesis surgeries.
Our knees, which bear the entire burden of our body, are of key importance for our daily life. Especially during the pandemic, many people's knees have become alarming due to inactivity due to long hours spent at home, knees bent in front of the computer all day long as work and education have moved to the digital environment, and excessive weight gain! Explaining that knee complaints, which were formerly known as diseases of old age, are now among the most common problems encountered in young people, Dr. Life, "The number of people complaining about knee discomfort is increasing rapidly. "Complaints such as pain, swelling, tripping, inability to sit bent, and having to stop while walking, especially in the knees, are common among young people today," he says. On the other hand, Assoc. Prof. emphasized that thanks to the advances in technology and medicine, very successful results have been achieved in the treatment of knee diseases. Dr. Can says that in advanced cases, robotic knee prostheses are beneficial. Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Ata Can answered the most frequently asked questions about robotic knee prosthesis treatment and made important warnings and suggestions.
Robotic knee prosthesis surgeries, which are a new technology, have begun to be implemented in private health institutions.What are the advantages of robotic knee replacement surgery?
Robotic surgery allows surgeons to make detailed plans before the operation and act in accordance with this plan during the surgery. Thanks to millimetric calculations made with the help of robotic systems, the expert physician can plan in which area and how many bone incisions will be made and how to position the prosthesis before the surgical intervention. In this way, the life of the prosthesis is extended by preserving the soft tissue balance, while the patient is enabled to maintain joint movements and return to normal life more quickly, with less risk of complications and less tissue damage.
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How long does a robotic knee prosthesis last?
Assoc. Prof. stated that the lifespan of a robotic knee prosthesis may vary depending on many factors, but is generally 15-20 years. Dr. Ata Can says: “Thanks to the more precise placement of the prosthesis with the robotic method, it is expected to adapt better to the joint and be long-lasting. However, since each patient's condition is different, the lifespan of the prosthesis may vary from person to person. This period may be longer or shorter depending on variables such as the patient's lifestyle, weight, and physical activity level. Therefore, we recommend that patients follow the recommendations of their doctors and attend regular check-up appointments to extend the life of the prosthesis.”
Who can use robotic knee prosthesis?
Robotic knee replacement surgery; It is mostly performed when the patient has cartilage problems in a widespread and large area, the patient's movements in daily life become difficult, and treatment methods such as medication or injection are not beneficial. Assoc. Prof. stated that robotic knee prosthesis can be applied to any patient deemed suitable by the Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. Dr. Ata Can says that the duration of the surgery varies depending on the stage of the deformity and the patient's condition, but generally varies between one and two hours. Assoc. Dr. Ata Can emphasizes that thanks to robotic knee replacement surgery, they can get very effective results and enable the patient to do their own work, especially in patients who are older and have increased pain and difficulty in walking.
What should patients pay attention to after surgery?
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Ata Can: “Our patient who underwent robotic knee replacement surgery is carried out within the first 24 hours after the operation, after the specialist doctor checks. At the end of the first month, our patients can return to their daily activities and social lives in a healthy way. Our patients should not fall in the early period after robotic knee prosthesis. We have no restrictions after the first month. "Our patients can do individual sports such as running, swimming and cycling," he said.
