Knee Replacement Computer Assisted Surgery


Computer assisted surgical solutions have transformed orthopaedic surgery in the last decade. These new image guided technologies improve the accuracy of orthopaedic procedures and allow for a less invasive approach.


Advantages of Computer Assisted Surgery:
  • The joint surfaces can be prepared with millimetre precision
  • The navigation system helps the surgeon to align the implants accurately
  • The accuracy of this new method in aligning the implant creates the pre-condition for longevity of the artificial knee and good knee function.

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