What Is Robotic Knee Replacement Done With?

The replacement has several parts that recreate the surfaces of the knee joint. Metal components may be made with titanium or another medical alloy, while a durable spacer separates the moving surfaces. The exact design depends on the condition of your knee, bone quality, ligaments, and the surgeon's plan.

The robotic system does not replace the surgical team. Before and during the operation, it can use imaging, measurements, or a tracked view of the knee to help the surgeon plan bone cuts and check alignment. The surgeon controls the instruments and places the implant.

Ask which implant materials and components are planned, whether the operation uses imaging, and how the robotic system will guide the procedure. Tell the team about allergies, previous operations, medicines that affect bleeding, and any dental or skin infection. Follow the instructions about bathing, fasting, medicines, and arranging help at home.

After surgery, contact your care team promptly for increasing redness or drainage from the wound, fever, worsening pain, new calf swelling, or trouble breathing. Sudden chest pain, severe breathlessness, or fainting needs emergency help. Use the discharge instructions you were given because recovery advice can differ between operations.

Which implant parts will you use, what are they made from, and how will you decide their size? What information will the robotic system provide during my operation? Which movements and exercises should I avoid at first, and what symptoms should prompt a call?