MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are now offering total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement surgeries using the latest generation of an advanced robotic system that provides better outcomes and reduced impact on surrounding tissue. This advanced surgical tool transforms the way joint replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more about their patients before surgery and make smaller incisions during the procedure.
The new device offers 3D CT-based planning coupled with state-of-the-art haptic technology that provides surgeons auditory, visual, and tactile cues that help them remain within planned boundaries for bone preparation and implant placement. The hospitals’ surgeons use this unified system to create for patients a personalized surgical plan and identify the desired size, orientation, and alignment of the implant. This results in better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery.
“With this robot, I can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room. During surgery, I can confirm my plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan,” said Dr. Derek Farr, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. “It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line. It’s all about getting patients back on their feet and back to the activities they love with less recovery time and pain.”…