Robotic Knee Surgery
Dr. Bertrand Kaper has been an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Arizona area since 1999. Dr. Kaper is a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon, who is specialized in treating hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. He has vast clinical experience, and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. He is an attending surgeon and... more
Advances in knee replacement techniques and technology are progressing rapidly. With traditional knee replacement surgical methods, cutting blocks or guides are placed on the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) to help direct a surgical saw in removing the diseased bone and cartilage. This method has been considered technically challenging, as accurately placing these blocks can be difficult. In recent years, advanced robotic-assisted surgical techniques have been developed to provide a higher level of accuracy and precision - with the goal to improve the outcome of knee replacement surgery.
The NAVIO system is an advancement in the way orthopedic surgeons perform total and partial knee replacements. The system works in conjunction with our surgeon's skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on each patient's unique anatomy. This added level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel, and potential longevity of the knee implant. In addition to improving the patient's recovery.
Through the use of advanced computer programming, the NAVIO system provides robotic assistance that relays precise information about your knee to a robotics-assisted handpiece used by our surgeons during the procedure. By collecting patient-specific data, boundaries are established for the handpiece so we can remove the damaged surfaces of your knee, balance your joint, and position the implant with greater precision. The early results of this novel technique are encouraging and with ongoing advances in both software and hardware research, the sophistication of this technology is expected to continue to improve rapidly.
