What is the role of Robot in Knee Replacement Surgery?
During knee replacement surgeries, the damaged bone and cartilage is removed from the joint before an artificial joint is implanted. Using a robot provides the surgeon with data about the knee joint, which helps the surgeon to know how to position the implant based on patient’s unique anatomy.
Does the Robot perform the surgery on its own?
The robot does not operate on its own, it does not move unless the surgeon prompts it to. This helps ensure that the plan the surgeon put into place is executed as intended.
What are the roles of a Surgeon and Robot during the procedure?
The roles of both the surgeon and the robot are summarised in the following table.
