Knee surgical procedures carried out at St. Remigius Hospital, Opladen
In a pioneering move, St. Remigius Hospital, part of the Alexianer group, has been using a computer-controlled navigation system for knee joint replacement surgeries for over a decade. This innovative technology, championed by Priv.-Doz. Dr. Ralf Decking, Chief of Orthopedics and Endoprothetics at the hospital, is transforming the way knee joint replacement surgeries are performed, offering improved accuracy, reduced risks, and enhanced patient outcomes.
The computer-controlled navigation system is a vital component of the ongoing development in personalized medicine (phenotyping). It allows for the optimal size and three-dimensional position of the implant to be tailored to each patient's unique anatomy, bone structures, and soft tissues, ensuring a more precise fit.
During surgery, the system aids in tracking the knee and surgical tools in real-time, allowing for a more controlled and tailored procedure. Key benefits of this technology include enhanced alignment accuracy of the knee implant components, reduced risk of malpositioning, real-time tracking of bones and instruments, and potentially fewer post-operative complications linked with misalignment.
While some studies note increased surgical time, improved precision remains a significant advantage. Although no additional pre-operative investigations such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans are required when using the computer-assisted navigation system at St. Remigius Hospital, the new knee joint can be precisely aligned with the individual anatomy and ligament tension, which can positively influence both the durability of the artificial joint and the healing process.
Dr. Decking, with hundreds of such operations under his belt, is a pioneer of this technique, allowing him to monitor every step of the operation and adjust the implant position if necessary. His satisfied patients confirm the effectiveness of the computer-assisted navigation system, with above-average comparative data and high patient satisfaction.
The long-term success of the endoprosthetic procedure using the computer-assisted navigation system at St. Remigius Hospital is determined by just a few millimeters or degrees. This precision aids in achieving individualized treatment for each patient, improving the quality of life for those undergoing endoprosthetic procedures. The hospital's EndoProsthetics Center of Maximum Care performs over 100 knee joint replacement operations using the computer-controlled navigation system annually.
More advanced systems, including robotic arm-assisted and augmented reality-assisted navigation, build upon this principle to further enhance surgical accuracy and patient recovery. However, the computer-assisted navigation system remains a cornerstone of precise knee joint replacement surgeries, offering a significant advantage in surgical precision.
In conclusion, the computer-controlled navigation system is transforming knee joint replacement surgery at St. Remigius Hospital, offering improved accuracy, reduced risks, and enhanced patient outcomes. The technology is a key tool in achieving individualized treatment for each patient, minimizing patient burden, and improving the quality of life for those undergoing endoprosthetic procedures.
The computer-controlled navigation system in use at St. Remigius Hospital plays a crucial role in personalized medicine, molding the implant's size and position to each patient's unique anatomy, ensuring a more precise fit. This precision improves the alignment accuracy of the knee implant components, reducing the risk of malpositioning and potentially fewer post-operative complications linked with misalignment, all contributing to health-and-wellness.
Employing this system, the hospital's EndoProsthetics Center of Maximum Care performs over 100 knee joint replacement operations annually, aiming to provide therapies-and-treatments that bolster patient satisfaction and promote medical-conditions recovery.
