Is chronic hip pain cramping your lifestyle? Welcome to a world where your hips find their perfect harmony, powered by the robotic touch. Robotic-assisted anterior hip replacement offers a synergy of precision, personalization, and innovation for a return to the life you love.
Robotic-assisted anterior hip replacement is an innovative approach to hip replacement that combines the benefits of the less invasive anterior approach surgical technique with the precision of robotic technology. It offers a personalized surgical experience that is tailored to each patient's unique anatomy. Let’s explore the many benefits of this procedure.
Personalized Surgical Plan
The 3D modeling technology used in robotic-assisted surgery enables surgeons to create a personalized surgical plan based on the patient's unique anatomy. This customization ensures that the implant size and placement are tailored to the individual, maximizing the likelihood of a successful outcome.
No Cutting of Muscles
The anterior approach allows surgeons to access the hip joint without detaching major muscles, leading to reduced muscle trauma compared to traditional approaches. This can result in faster recovery and less postoperative pain.
Improved Accuracy of Implant Placement
Robotic assistance enhances the precision of hip replacement surgery by allowing guiding the procedure using 3D models of the patient's anatomy. Real-time feedback during surgery ensures precise implant positioning and alignment, leading to better outcomes.
Enhanced Joint Stability
Accurate implant placement and minimal damage to surround tissues improve hip joint stability. This reduces the risk of dislocation and improves long-term function.
Faster Postsurgical Recovery
Patients often experience shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times compared to traditional approaches. This allows patients to return to their normal activities sooner.
Reduced Risk of Complications
The enhanced accuracy and precision provided by robotic assistance can help minimize the risk of complications such as implant loosening, leg length discrepancy, and nerve damage.
The combination of personalized precision, faster recovery, and reduced risk of complications often leads to higher levels of patient satisfaction with robotic anterior approach hip replacement compared to traditional methods.1 Patients appreciate the improved outcomes and quicker return to their daily activities.
Embrace the future of hip replacement with Dr. Claps and the robotic-assisted approach. His expertise with the Mako Robotic System has set a new standard in joint replacement across the orthopedic community. It's more than surgery; it's a transformation—a step into a life where every movement is a celebration of what's possible when technology and talent converge.
AUTHOR: Charles Claps, DO is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic assisted joint replacement surgery at Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta. Dr. Claps is an industry leader in Mako Robotic Assisted Hip and Knee replacement across Georgia, and an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.