Soon, personalized orthopaedic surgeries will be made possible through new computer-based technologies and surgical techniques according to new research, which was presented at an educational program at Hospital for Special Surgery on October 15 and 16. During the event, prominent orthopaedic researchers discussed how innovative technologies can improve surgical outcomes.
Currently, knee replacement often results in a pain-free new joint; however, the prosthetic joint usually does not function as well as a normal, non-arthritic knee. Dr. Andrew D. Pearle, explains; “Innovative computer-based technologies will further improve surgeries that have been optimized using manual tools. Newer techniques will improve the patient experience by increasing the durability of joint implants and by quickening the recovery time from less-invasive surgeries.”
During the meeting, orthopaedic surgeons presented how the newest technologies can further improve the accuracy and reliability of clinical judgements during technically challenging operations, such as knee resurfacing and total joint replacements. Some new innovative techniques, such as interactive robotics and computer-assisted surgical navigation, are already in limited use at some medical facilities. Newer robotic systems will also allow surgeons to preoperatively plan highly accurate procedures based on metrics such as individual bone structure and its composition. This is something that has not been possible before. Through this, surgeons would be able to carry out orthopaedic operations with a much more precise accuracy, something that can never be matched using just manual techniques.
These new techniques will be less invasive more accurate and provide a better long-term outcome.
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