Method
Robotic-Assisted Surgery.
Robotic-assisted technology helps guide surgical planning and improve precision during hip and knee replacement procedures.
Dr Farey is trained in multiple robotic systems.
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‘Robots’ in surgery are best considered as ‘surgeon-assistive tools’ that help the surgeon to execute a surgical plan accurately and reproducibly.
The robot does not perform the surgery, and it is not autonomous - the surgeon is always in the operating room controlling the robot.
Benefits of Robotic Hip Replacement
Personalised 3D Surgical Planning
Advanced planning tools allow the hip joint to be mapped in three dimensions to help tailor implant positioning to your individual anatomy and movement.
Precise Component Placement
Robotic-assisted guidance supports accurate positioning of the socket component to align with the pre-operative surgical plan.
Support for Hip Stability and Mechanics
By accounting for factors such as hip offset, leg length, and joint orientation, robotic planning can assist in achieving stable joint mechanics across a range of anatomies.
Dr Farey is trained in multiple robotic and computer-assisted technologies for hip replacement, such as the Mako system (Stryker) and Apollo system (Corin).
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Benefits of Robotic Knee Replacement
Individualised Alignment Planning
Robotic systems allow the surgeon to plan implant positioning based on each patient’s unique bone structure and limb alignment.
Controlled Implant Positioning and Sizing
Intraoperative robotic guidance helps support accurate bone preparation and implant placement according to the surgical plan.
Soft-Tissue Balancing Support
Robotic-assisted techniques provide detailed feedback that can assist the surgeon in balancing ligaments and optimising knee movement through range of motion.
Dr Farey is trained in multiple robotic and computer-assisted technologies for total and partial knee replacement, including the Mako system (Stryker), Apollo system (Corin) and Rosa system (Zimmer).
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Controversies in Robotic Surgery
So far, robotic surgery has not been shown to reduce your chances of needing to have your joint replacement revised, apart from select causes. Studies from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) report that in hip replacements, the procedure is less likely to be revised for prosthetic hip joint dislocation.