“Advancing Orthopedic Care: Robotic Solutions for Osteoarthritis Management”

Manipal Hospital Varthur Road recently hosted a special discussion Advancing Orthopedic Care group for senior citizens to raise awareness about osteoarthritis and the benefits of robotic-assisted surgeries for total knee replacement.

The event was attended by around 100 seniors from various Resident Welfare Associations, and featured esteemed orthopedic specialists from Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road and Whitefield.

The discussion aimed to highlight the pressing issues surrounding osteoarthritis, particularly among the elderly, and to showcase the transformative impact of robotic surgery and the role of technology in improving patient outcomes. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that usually affects the elderly population globally. Dr. Raj Devashis Chakravarty spoke about why the elderly are more prone to joint pain and knee problems, and how they can prevent osteoarthritis or manage it effectively with treatment options.

Dr. Chakravarty introduced the audience to the advanced Mako Smart Robotics™ for Total Knee Replacement (TKR), which is the newest addition to the surgical arsenal of orthopedic surgeons.

Mako Smart Robotics™ is an advanced technology that offers three unique features: 3D CT–based planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology, and Insightful Data Analytics for orthopedic surgeries that are highly precise and offer enhanced patient outcomes.

This robotic system can be used to perform total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and hip replacement.

Manipal Hospital Varthur Road became the first-ever hospital in the Whitefield Cluster to introduce the most advanced Mako Smart Robotics™ in their Department of Orthopaedics. Dr. R Raghavendra Reddy elaborated on the unique features of Mako Smart Robotics™ and how the 3D imaging-guided robotic arm provides real-time data during the surgery by using infrared cameras and optical tracking. This helps the surgeon execute precise bone cuts and alignments.

Dr. Rajesh Srinivas stated that robotic joint replacement surgeries offer minimally invasive approaches, precise bone cuts, optimal implant placement, better implant longevity than conventional methods, reduced risk of complications, reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays.

During the discussion, the doctors spoke about various factors such as the patient criteria that make them eligible for robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, the recovery period, and the rehabilitation process. The event concluded with doctors being hopeful that with better awareness about robotic-assisted orthopedic surgeries and its advantages over conventional procedures, robotic surgeries will see greater acceptance from the public.

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