At Beacon Hospital, we offer both conventional and robotic-arm assisted Total Knee Replacement procedures, performed by experienced orthopaedic surgeons trained in joint replacement surgery. Both approaches are safe and effective. Your surgeon will help you choose the most suitable option based on your condition and priorities.
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1. Plan - Personalised Surgical Planning Your journey begins with a personalised surgical plan. A CT scan is taken to create a 3D virtual model of your knee, allowing your surgeon to accurately assess:
Using this detailed model, your surgeon determines the ideal implant size, placement, and alignment to suit your anatomy, ensuring better accuracy and long-term function. | |
2. Assess - Real-Time Accuracy During the procedure, the Mako system provides real-time data to your surgeon, allowing continuous assessment of how your knee moves including joint tension, balance and stability. This means your surgeon can make real-time adjustments to ensure your new joint moves smoothly and naturally. | |
3. Balance - Bone Removal With Greater Precision In the surgery, your surgeon guides the robotic arm to carefully remove only the damaged parts of your knee while making precise rotational adjustments in sub-millimetre increments. This targeted approach helps protect healthy bone and surrounding tissue, helping your knee function better and feel more comfortable after surgery. | |
4. Cut - Insert Implant Finally, your surgeon places the implant, guided by the robotic-arm according to the pre-planned 3D model, ensuring precision and alignment.This results in:
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Yes. Both conventional and robotic-arm assisted surgeries are safe and effective when performed by trained orthopaedic surgeons. Each approach has its own advantages, and your surgeon will help you decide based on your condition.
No, the orthopaedic surgeon will be doing the surgery. The robotic arm is to enhance accuracy and safety.
Coverage depends on your insurance provider and policy. Our team can assist with your insurance queries.
Treatment decisions are personalised. Your surgeon will assess your condition and medical history, and discuss both options, including implant choice, recovery goals and lifestyle needs.
Recovery times can vary between patients, but many notice significant improvement within a few weeks. Most are able to resume daily activities within 4 to 6 weeks, and in some cases, patients may even go home on the same day as their surgery.