PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Robotic-guided hip replacement technology has arrived in Charlotte County, and Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is proud to be the first health care provider to make this procedure available in our community. Orthopedic surgeons can now fit artificial hip joints into the socket more precisely and less invasively using this technology, and more precision reduces the potential for complications.
During the robotic-assisted surgery, the orthopedic surgeon uses the robotic arm to prepare the bone, drilling a cavity based on the exact measurements collected from a CT scan of the patient’s unique anatomy. Then, the robotic arm is used to guide accurate placement of the implants, again following the measurement data from the scan. The robot offers real-time information and images to optimize the surgeon’s ability to precisely control implant placement.
With more accurate placement of the implant, potential complications are reduced. Patients may see a reduction in follow-up surgeries, wear or damage to the cup implanted in the pelvis, pain, adverse soft tissue reactions, and hip dislocation. Benefits include more consistency in leg length and decreased risk of abnormal rubbing between the implants or bone-to-implant, which may improve the lifetime of the replacement.
While robotic assistance for hip replacement is a new procedure at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, the hospital has provided the same technology for partial knee resurfacing for several years. As with hip replacement surgery, the robotic arm gives the orthopedic surgeon a greater ability to provide more accuracy, and the procedure has benefits including improved surgical outcomes, less implant wear or loosening, bone sparing, smaller incision, less scarring, reduced blood loss, minimal hospitalization, and faster recovery.
Whether it’s hip replacement or partial knee resurfacing, the robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures available in Charlotte County exclusively at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte help take the guesswork out of surgery to return patients to their active lifestyle.
To find out more, attend a free seminar and live demonstration on Jan. 6, 5-6 p.m. at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. Dr. Nicholas Connors, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the new procedure and demonstrate the robotic arm. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
