What
is computer assisted knee replacement?
In computer assisted knee replacement the computer guides
the surgeon in precisely planning the exact amount &
angle of bone to be removed during surgery. This, in
conventional method is done by simple eye-balling.
How it
works?
It works on satellite navigation technology. By combining
digital images of the Femur and tibia with an implant
specific software package, the computer hardware can
track the precise position of the patient’s leg,
the implant and the surgeon’s instrument at all
times during the procedure. The surgeon also has a chance
to verify and rectify the alignment of prosthesis with
the accuracy of 0.5mm and 0.5 degree
What
is satellite navigation technology?
In satellite navigation technology the satellite precisely
identifies the position of starting point and destination
of the journey. During the flight the satellite continuously
guides the pilot giving accurate directions to reach
the destination without errors.
Similarly during the computer assisted
knee replacement the computer with the help of infrared
camera and trackers maps out the journey from arthritic
knee to perfect knee. |
