Robotic Knee Replacement

Robotic Knee Replacement services offered in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN

Robotic knee replacement surgery is the most advanced, accurate method for replacing damaged and arthritic knee joints. Fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Robert Otto, MD, specializes in performing robotic knee replacements. Dr. Otto is part of the Southern Joint Replacement Institute and has offices in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His specialized skills in robotic technology deliver optimal results with minimal tissue damage. To benefit from his considerable expertise in robotic knee replacement surgery, call Robert J Otto MD today or book an appointment online.

What is robotic knee replacement surgery?

Robotic knee replacement surgery enables Dr. Otto to remove some or all of a damaged knee and substitute it with an artificial joint.

The robot system Dr. Otto uses has a high-definition camera and surgical tools that attach to a robotic arm. The camera sends close-up images of the surgical site to a monitor that Dr. Otto views during the operation. He controls the robotic arm from a computer console, using the images on the monitor as a guide.

Robotic technology enables Dr. Otto to complete your knee replacement surgery with a far higher degree of control over the surgical instruments. It also works with a navigation system that produces 3D scans of your knee for advanced surgical planning.

During your surgery, Dr. Otto guides the robotic arm while it extracts the parts of your knee that need replacing. This would typically be the bottom of your femur (thigh bone) and the top of your tibia (shin bone), which form the joint. Dr. Otto then uses the robot to prepare the bones, attach the new components, and stitch the wound.

Why might I need robotic knee replacement surgery?

You might benefit from robotic knee replacement surgery if you experience such severe knee trauma that the joint is unrepairable. But the likeliest reason for needing robotic knee replacement is osteoarthritis.

This progressive joint condition is often particularly severe in knees and hips (which is why hip and knee replacements are the leading joint replacement surgeries). Osteoarthritis causes chronic pain, stiffness, and weakness, with flare-ups that can be excruciating.

If your knee osteoarthritis isn’t responding to nonsurgical treatments, robotic knee replacement surgery can relieve your symptoms.

Why should I consider robotic rather than standard knee replacement?

Robotic knee replacement surgery is far less invasive than open knee replacement. Therefore it causes less tissue damage, resulting in less postoperative pain and faster healing. Robotic knee replacement surgery also lowers your risk of developing complications like excessive bleeding and infection, and your scars will be less noticeable.

The robotic-assisted technology Dr. Otto uses enables him to create a customized surgical plan for each patient. Advanced, detailed preparation ensures the procedure goes smoothly. The robotic arm also enables Dr. Otto to operate with a degree of precision that wouldn’t be possible by hand.

To find out more about robotic knee replacement and its benefits, call Robert J Otto MD today or book an appointment online.