Orthopedic Surgery : The word Orthopedics originates from two Greek words- ortho meaning straight and pais meaning child.Orthopedic surgery is that part of science that deals with an operation performed by a specialist (an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon), trained in diagnosing and treating problems, which develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments in the human body.
JOINT REPLACEMENTS
Joint replacement is done for restoring freedom of movement and eliminate the pain because of degenerated and diseased joints. With the help of surgery (along with medication and physical therapy. This surgery might not last long and may need a second chance too. Hip and know replacement are the most common ones. After technological advancements, now-a-days cementless implants are being used for customized fitting to increase longevity.
There are various kinds of joint replacement surgeries:
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Total elbow replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Wrist replacement
- Hand joint (small) replacement surgery
- Ankle joint replacement
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery [MIKRS]
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS
Pediatric orthopedics deals in the treatment of every musculoskeletal problems in children, which is inclusive of pediatric trauma, metabolic diseases, congenital malformations, and genetic abnormalities such as club foot, congenital dislocations, pseudarthrosis, birth injuries and other congenital deformities). Following are the included corrections:- Congenital limb and spinal deformity corrections
- Bone and joint infection management
- Juvenile arthritis management
Prior to joint replacement surgery, patients undergo a computed tomography (CT) scan to construct a three-dimensional model of the surgical area. During surgery, the surgical robot interprets the information provided by the CT scan and guides the surgeon in preparing the implant point and positioning the implant.
The primary advantage of the robotic-assisted procedure is accuracy and precision. Accurate alignment and positioning of implants are critical factors in joint replacement procedures. The surgical robot provides a stable environment for joint replacement and clear, accurate information about the damaged joint that the surgeon can use for optimum implantation.
Benefits of Robotic-assisted Orthopedic Surgery
In both the partial knee replacement and hip replacement procedures, the precision of robotic-assisted surgery allows for:
- More accurate implant positioning, which can result in a more natural feeling after surgery
- Improved safety and reduced risk of injury to adjacent tissues
- The potential for better long-term function
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