Transforming Lives with Robotic Hip and Knee Replacements: A New Era in Orthopedic Surgery

In the dynamic world of orthopedic surgery, technology has become an instrumental part of our practice. It's my pleasure today to delve into one of the most revolutionary advancements: robotic hip and knee replacements.

As a surgeon with over 8,000 surgeries under my belt and military and civilian experience, I've had the privilege to witness the transformational benefits this technology offers to my patients.
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Why Robotic?

Robotic technology brings a level of precision to hip and knee replacements that was previously unattainable. It allows for individualized pre-operative planning based on the unique anatomy of each patient, leading to highly accurate implant placement [1]. This leads to less post-operative pain and quicker recovery [2].

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Quality of Life Improvement

One of the main motivations patients seek hip and knee replacements is chronic pain, often caused by arthritis. The ultimate aim of these replacements is to improve patients' quality of life by relieving pain and restoring mobility. The high accuracy of robotic surgery can contribute to better long-term outcomes, providing a life-changing solution for arthritis sufferers [3].

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Veteran-Owned Practice in Austin, TX

In our practice, we pride ourselves on a professional yet personal approach to care. We're proud to be a veteran-owned practice, utilizing my experience as a military trauma surgeon to provide excellent patient care. We offer customized, tailored plans for hip and knee pain and arthritis care, with the ultimate goal of helping patients get back to their daily living pain-free.

We invite you to explore the option of robotic hip and knee replacements. To schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services, please visit our contact page or call our office. Together, let's take the first step towards a pain-free life.

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References:

1. Kayani, B., Konan, S., Tahmassebi, J., Pietrzak, J.R.T., Haddad, F.S. (2018). Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty is associated with improved early functional recovery and reduced time to hospital discharge compared with conventional jig-based total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study. Bone Joint J. 100-B(7):930-937.
2. Marchand, R.C., Sodhi, N., Khlopas, A., Sultan, A.A., Harwin, S.F., Malkani, A.L., Mont, M.A. (2018). Patient Satisfaction Outcomes After Robotic Arm-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Short Term Comparative Study. J Arthroplasty. 33(10):3019-3022.
3. Kunze, K.N., Polce, E.M., Sadauskas, A.J., Levine, B.R. (2020). Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function and Pain Interference in Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted vs Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 35(11):3091-3096

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