Surgical intervention with applied technology: the future is already in your knee.
Medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds, and in orthopedic surgery -especially knee surgery- technology has become an indispensable ally. Today, many of the operations we perform have state-of-the-art tools that improve precision, reduce recovery times and offer better results for the patient.
Knee arthroscopy: minimally invasive precision.
Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that allows us to access the inside of the knee joint through small incisions. Using a high definition camera and specific instruments, we can treat injuries such as torn menisci, articular free bodies or chondropathies, without the need to open the joint completely. This translates into less pain, less inflammation and a much faster recovery. In addition, it is useful for ligament reconstruction and assists us in intra-articular fracture surgery to achieve an anatomical reduction.
3D planning in osteotomies: personalized surgery.
When treating leg alignment deformities (such as genu varum or valgus), 3D planning allows us to accurately simulate the osteotomy, i.e., the cutting and realignment of the bone. Thanks to this technology, we can design customized surgical guides adapted to each patient, increasing the accuracy of the procedure and minimizing risks.
Navigated surgery: real-time guidance.
Navigated surgery works like a GPS inside the operating room. Through infrared sensors and cameras, we obtain real-time information about the exact position of the instruments and the patient’s anatomical structures. This technology is especially useful in complex joint replacements or in cases where the anatomy is altered. It allows us to place prostheses with millimetric precision.
Robotic surgery: maximum precision.
In recent years, robotic surgery has revolutionized the way we approach knee arthroplasty (total or partial prosthesis). With the help of a robotic arm, the surgeon can make more accurate bone cuts and adjust the implant position with unmatched precision. This results in better alignments, longer prosthesis durability and more efficient recovery.
In short, technology does not replace the surgeon, but it enhances him. Thanks to these advanced tools, we can offer safer, more personalized surgeries with better functional outcomes. If you are considering knee surgery, make sure you have a team that combines experience with innovation.
