Partial knee arthroplasty (PTA) is a surgical procedure that helps relieve arthritis in one or two of the three compartments of the knee. PTA only replaces the damaged area of the knee joint and can help minimize injury to healthy bone and tissue.

 

There are three types of PTA

1. Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces only one, the diseased compartment of the knee, either medially or externally.
2. Patellofemoral Knee Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces the worn out patella and trochlea (the groove at the end of the femur).
3. Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces two compartments of the knee, the medial and patellofemoral.

Mako robotic-assisted technology can be used for partial knee replacement, a surgical procedure designed to treat the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis (OA). By selectively targeting the part of the knee damaged by OA, the surgeon can replace the diseased part of your knee while helping to preserve the healthy bone and ligaments that surround it.

 

Benefits of robotic partial knee arthroplasty

Robotic partial knee replacement offers several benefits for patients and the medical community. Key benefits include:

• Accuracy and reliability in operations. The use of robotic systems allows surgeons to perform arthroplasty procedures with precision and reliability. The robotic arms provide precise movement and control of the tools, allowing precise implant placement.
• Minimize complications and recovery time. Robotic partial knee replacement usually allows for smaller incisions and more precise procedures, thus offering a reduction in recovery time and complications. Patients can return to their normal activities more quickly.
• Improving patients’ quality of life. Patients who undergo robotic partial knee replacement enjoy a significant improvement in their quality of life. Pain relief and restoration of knee motion help patients regain independence and rejoin daily activities.

 

Challenges and limitations of robotic partial knee arthroplasty

Despite the advantages, there are also some challenges and limitations associated with robotic partial knee replacement:

• Cost and accessibility of technology. Robotic technology is still relatively expensive, and this can increase the cost of surgery for patients. In addition, accessibility to this technology may be limited in certain regions or medical centers.
• Training and expertise of surgeons. The use of robotic systems requires special training and expertise of the surgeons. Surgeons must develop the necessary skills to operate the robotic platform accurately and safely.
• Compatibility problems with the human body. Despite advances, robotic partial knee arthroplasty faces challenges regarding the compatibility of materials and implants with the human body.

 

Future perspectives of robotic partial knee arthroplasty

• Development of more advanced robotic systems
• Application to other arthroplasty operations
• Integration of new technologies, such as the 3D printer

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