Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center has expanded knee replacement surgery options for patients with the introduction of a new robotic surgical system. This robotics-assisted surgery technology provides patients with a new advanced surgical option for partial, total and revision knee replacements.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates a 180% increase in knee replacement surgeries between now and 2030 in the U.S.
For patients living with joint pain and osteoarthritis, recent advancements in robotics-assisted procedures help orthopaedic surgeons in planning and performing knee replacement surgery with a greater degree of accuracy than is possible with traditional methods and without the need for metal rods, CT scans, or pre-surgical MRIs, reducing the exposure to radiation and additional tests.
“This handheld device enables our surgeons to be incredibly precise, which gives our patients a naturally shaped knee and makes the recovery time quicker and easier,” said Dr. Jordan Case, orthopaedic surgeon at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Case also serves as team physician for the High Point Rockers.
“In addition, we create a customized plan for each patient using 3D digital modeling and by using this robotic surgical system, our patients keep more of their natural bone and ligaments, helping them maintain more of their natural walking rhythm,” said Dr. Christopher Grimes, orthopaedic surgeon at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and clinical adjunct faculty at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Case and Grimes are specially trained in knee replacements using robotics-assisted surgery, along with the traditional methods.
The CORI Surgical System is provided by Smith and Nephew, a medical technology company.
The benefits to patients include:
- Quicker, smoother recovery
- The ability to regain function faster and return home sooner
- A unique plan customized to the patients’ unique anatomy
- A natural fit, which can help patients keep more of their natural bone and ligaments
- A wide selection of implants, so implants can be precision-matched to feel more like a patient’s own knee
This surgical procedure is being offered at High Point Medical Center, located at 601 North Elm St. For initial visits, patients can visit three Wake Forest Baptist locations: Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine – High Point, Orthopaedics – Premier or Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine – Proehlific Park.
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