From patient care to diagnostic purposes and treatments, robotic arms are helping to optimise the medical industry, and the demand for them is beginning to surge.
Ian Swan, 62, from Hamilton, who received surgery on his knee at Nuffield Health Glasgow, said: “The technology is incredible. Like any surgery, robotic-arm-assisted hip and knee replacements are invasive procedures and are not risk-free. Always seek medical advice and give the procedure careful consideration before going ahead. It is important to note that results may vary depending on the age and health of the person.
How does it work? Before surgery, a personalised 3D model is created based on the patient’s own CT scan, allowing the exact size and orientation of the hip or knee implant to be planned. During the operation, the robot arm guides the surgeon, following the customised pre-surgery plan, aiming to reduce the risk of surgical errors in bone preparation and placement of the implants.
“In addition, we are delighted to be able to offer our self-pay patients Recovery Plus, a bespoke, post-surgery, 12-week rehabilitation programme for patients that have undergone total knee and hip replacements. Our connected health and wellbeing approach allows our patients to be supported with every aspect of care and recovery, from hospital treatment, physiotherapy and through to enhanced rehabilitation within one of our Nuffield Health gyms.