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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    What is robotically-assisted knee replacement surgery?

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  • Mr Vishal Pai

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Vishal is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic knee surgeon dealing with all aspects of elective and trauma conditions of the knee. Common procedures he performs include anterior … View Profile

    More recently, robotic arms have been used to help surgeons achieve highly accurate bony cuts. It is important to emphasize that the operating surgeon still controls every aspect of the operation and that the robot is there for assistance only. At this stage, robotic knee surgery is in its infancy, and the results of early studies show that it is slightly more accurate than conventional surgery. However, we do not know whether this translates to better patient outcomes or improved longevity of the implant. Mr Pai has been trained to perform robotically-assisted knee replacements in his fellowship and will discuss this option with you during your consultation.

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