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Robotic knee replacement surgery enhances precision, …

UT Southwestern recently began offering robotic-assisted total knee replacement, a leading-edge technology that helps our orthopedic surgeons deliver the …

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How robots are helping personalize knee replacement surgery

Total knee replacement surgery is one of the most common joint replacement procedures. Approximately 790,000 surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, and that number is only expected to grow as the population ages, rates of obesity increase and more young people seek knee replacements.. By far the most common …

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Best Knee Replacement Implant: Is There One?

The truth is, the best knee replacement device is generally the one that is most appropriate for your condition. How long the device has been on the market and whether your surgeon has experience using it should factor into ranking your options, as well. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images.

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FDA Clears New Type of Knee Implant | Arthritis …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first implantable shock absorber for people with early-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA).

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What's New in Adult Reconstructive Knee Surgery 2021

Waiting for a Knee Replacement –Patient wait times for joint arthroplasty, exacerbated in many places by the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to increase. As measured by the EQ-5D, the health among 12% of 2,168 patients awaiting total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a recent cross-sectional analysis was rated as "worse than death." …

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First Ever Knee Replacement with "Smart" Implant Enables …

An innovation in the growing field of remote patient monitoring, it is the first implantable device approved to collect data on an individual's progress after a total knee …

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Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

In this video, Dr. Travers, Director of the Penn Orthopaedics Robotics and Navigation Program, discusses what robotic joint replacement surgery is and how it differs from traditional joint replacement surgery, as well as the benefits of this procedure.We also hear from three patients who recount their personal experiences before and after robotic …

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Total Knee Replacement

Protecting Your Total Knee Replacement. After surgery, make sure you do the following to protect your total knee replacement: Participate in regular light exercise programs to maintain proper strength and mobility of your …

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Bath scientists develop 3D-printed artificial knee

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant to help patients suffering osteoarthritis in their knee. The tailored osteotomy for knee alignment treatment is designed to preserve the person's ...

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in knee replacement surgery

An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee …

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First Ever Knee Replacement with "Smart" Implant Enables Remote Patient

Imagine knee replacement surgery with a "smart" implant that collects and transmits data enabling an orthopedic surgeon to monitor a patient's recovery from afar. It became a reality this week when Peter Sculco, MD, and Fred Cushner, MD, orthopedic surgeons at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) performed the first knee replacement containing a s...

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Toronto surgeon performs first knee replacement in Canada …

Last week, a Toronto-area man became the first patient in Canada to have knee replacement surgery with the assistance of a new robotic device. The surgery took place at Toronto Western Hospital ...

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New Knee Surgery Technique: 'Artificial Meniscus'

The new procedure is a lot simpler than other options. "A NUsurface implant doesn't burn any bridges," Arbel said. "You insert it into the knee through a small 5 to 6 centimeter [1.96 to 2 ...

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New Implant Technology, A New Twist On Knee Replacement

Why are customized knee replacements such an important breakthrough? The answer is simple. Just as all human beings are unique, all knee structures are also unique, with subtle variations in. size and shape. Standard knee replacement implants are available in a range of standard sizes, from which a surgeon must choose the best fit.

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Smith & Nephew Receives FDA 510k Clearance for a 30-year Knee

As evidence of its drive to return knee pain sufferers to a lifetime of physical activity, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Division today announces the results of unprecedented testing on its VERILAST technology for knee replacement implants. After simulating 30 years of physical activity on the company's LEGION(TM) knee …

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Knee Replacement Tech: New Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery

New joint replacement technology is making a world of difference for patients. OSMC now offers robotic knee replacement surgery. ... New Knee Replacement Technology: Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Is Making a Difference for Patients. November 13, 2020 ... Find out what our doctors are up to and discover the latest …

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Innovations in Knee Replacement: What's New and What's …

Explore the latest advancements in knee replacement surgery including customised implants via 3D , robotic-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive …

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Stryker unveils Mako Total Knee 2.0 at the AAOS 2023 …

Mako Total Knee 2.0 is built on the legacy of Mako SmartRobotics™ and its three key components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology and Insightful Data Analytics, which have shown better outcomes for total knee, total hip and partial knee patients, compared to manual surgery. 1,2,3

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New Technologies in Total Knee Replacement

Watch this video explaining the difference between total knee and partial knee replacement! New materials are likely to lead to longer lasting Total Knees. High strength and light weight titanium implants are more 'bone friendly" as the elastic modulus of titanium is closer to bone compared to older less flexible metals.

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Orthopedic surgeons have another tool for knee replacement…

Orthopedic surgeons now have a new tool for knee replacement: augmented reality. ... Tech Xplore. The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances. Science X.

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Knee replacement

Knee replacement surgery, like any surgery, carries risks. They include: Blood clots. Surgeons typically recommend blood-thinning medications to prevent this risk. The most common location for blood clots is in the leg. But they can travel to the lungs and become deadly.

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Robotic knee replacement surgery enhances precision, …

Almost 1 million total knee replacement surgeries were performed in the U.S. in 2021, and the annual number is projected to rise to 3.5 million by 2030, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).. A of lifestyle factors is contributing to the increased need for "new knees:" The population is aging at a rapid rate

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New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement

A knee replacement "changes your perspective on life. ... Tech Xplore. The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances. Science X. The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web.

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Robotic total knee replacement improves outcomes but …

"As the population continues to age, there will be a greater demand for safe and effective total knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroscopy. This study advances the field by outlining differences between these two procedures," said study leader Senthil Sambandam, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT ...

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New Knee Replacement Technology 2022

In this article, we will discuss the new knee replacement technology 2022 and other advancements. The article will cover the latest developments in knee replacement surgery and new robotic knee replacement surgeries. Highlights: Latest Developments in Knee Replacement Surgery; Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) New …

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'Smart' Implant Technology Built Into Knee Replacements

For example, take the case of Kathy C. who recently underwent knee replacement surgery and emerged with a new titanium knee – equipped with a built-in 'smart' tracker. ... He informed her about a new data tracking technology for total knee replacements called Persona IQ® that was recently approved at Morristown Medical …

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Double Robotic Knee Replacements and Remarkable …

WashU Ortho and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital utilize the latest in joint replacement technology, including robotic-assisted joint replacement. With this technology, contrary to what some imagine, a robot does not perform the surgery. In fact, a robotic knee replacement is similar to a traditional knee replacement, where a surgeon …

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