VELYS™ Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement: Know More About the Treatment

VELYS robotic technology is reshaping the scene of knee replacement surgery and improving outcomes for patients with joint problems. Traditional knee replacement surgery may leave patients unhappy because it may not meet their expectations. This innovative technology changes that story.

VELYS robot stands as a technological marvel in joint replacement. It combines innovative surgical technology with modern implants to achieve better accuracy and proper placement. This amazing system helps surgeons make quick decisions during surgery and removes only damaged bone with precision.

The VELYS robotic-assisted solution gives patients unmatched benefits. Patients move better, feel less pain, and recover faster compared to traditional methods. The system's precision reduces surgery time and causes less damage to soft tissue. This means patients can go home earlier. Patients wait less than three weeks from their treatment decision to the actual recovery. This makes VELYS the quickest way to recover after knee replacement surgery.

How the VELYS Robotic-assisted Solution Works

VELYS robotic-assisted solution works through innovative technology that improves surgical precision. The system's DUEL NATURAL CONTROL Technology maintains the saw cut plane and executes precise, surgeon-controlled cuts without the need for traditional cutting blocks.

This compact table-mounted device fits seamlessly into the surgeon's workflow. It needs nowhere near the space of other robotic solutions. An infrared camera and optical trackers collect detailed information about the patient's knee anatomy. The high-speed camera captures 300 images per second and registers subtle movements for precise imaging.

This technology delivers live motion through its high-speed camera, triple-drive motion technology, and Optical Reflectors. These components line up to control the resection plane and ensure accurate execution based on the surgical plan.

It improves patient-reported outcomes and clinical results while potentially reducing hospital stays. The system gives surgeons valuable live data, including gap balance information that helps predict joint stability. Surgeons can make informed decisions, remove damaged bone accurately, and position the implant with exceptional precision.

The technology supports the "patient-specific alignment" surgical method. Surgeons can provide knee alignment customised to each patient's unique anatomy.

Step-by-step Process of Knee Replacement with VELYS

The knee replacement trip with VELYS follows a specific sequence of steps. Patients need a full medical clearance from a team of specialists to make sure they are healthy enough before surgery. Blood-thinner medications must be stopped temporarily to avoid bleeding problems.

The operating room setup needs two essential parts on surgery day. The base station sits outside the sterile field and contains a high-speed camera and touchscreen. The satellite station with the robotic device attaches directly to the operating table. Patients lie on their backs with their knees bent at 90 degrees. A padded footrest provides support.

The surgeons make a standard medial parapatellar cut and creates specific checkpoints in the tibial and femoral bone using the array drill. The arrays go on the tibia (3-4 fingers below the cut) and femur (near the medial epicondyle). These serve as fixed reference points. The surgeon gathers anatomical data by finding specific landmarks that include the femoral head centre, knee centres, and femoral condyles. VELYS system checks the knee's range of motion and records balance and alignment data on the ACCUBALANCE Graph.

The main stages of the procedure include:

• Tibial resection - The robotic device moves into the exact position for cutting while the surgeon holds the leg steady
• Femoral resection - This happens in five parts: distal femur, anterior femur, posterior femur, and both chamfers
• Trial implantation - Temporary components check proper balance and alignment
• Final implantation - The permanent ATTUNE Knee System components go in place with final alignment checks

The system shows up-to-the-minute data through the ACCUBALANCE Graph. This helps surgeons see joint stability clearly. The VELYS robot will give accurate positioning and reduce soft tissue damage.

Benefits and Outcomes of VELYS-assisted Knee Surgery

VELYS knee replacement surgery offers remarkable benefits to patients, as clinical evidence shows. The system delivers accuracy, which reduces alignment errors in both sagittal and coronal planes upto 100% accuracy. Patients see better outcomes because of this precision.

A better range of motion after surgery stands out as one of the key advantages. Research shows patients moved their knees more at the time of their one-month checkup. They managed to keep an advantage even after three months compared to standard methods. This extra mobility lets patients bend and straighten their knees with less effort.

The VELYS system's controlled bone resection protects soft tissue from damage. This leads to:

• Less pain and swelling after surgery
• Faster recovery periods
• Lower pain medication needs
• Quicker return to everyday activities
• Ability to sit on floor, use Indian toilets, even namaz position is possible.

Patients usually spend just 1-2 days in the hospital and start walking within 6-24 hours after their procedure. They can return to gentle activities like stationary cycling in 3-4 weeks.

The robotic precision helps results last longer. Better implant alignment reduces uneven load distribution, which could make the knee implant last longer. 

The benefits go beyond patient care. Studies show that robotic-assisted TKA leads to shorter hospital stays. Patients are more likely to go straight home and less likely to need readmission within 90 days. At CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore, our surgeons use the VELYS Robotic-assisted System to give each person treatment that matches their body's unique structure.

Conclusion

VELYS robotic technology will change knee replacement surgery for patients who need it. This advanced system lets surgeons work with exceptional precision. Patients feel less pain, heal faster, move better after their operations and even long lasting implant durability.

The benefits go beyond the operating room. Patients spend just 1-2 days in the hospital, and many can stand within hours after surgery. Less damage to surrounding tissues means they recover faster compared to traditional methods. Patient stories back this up - they need less pain medication and return to their daily activities sooner.

Knee replacement surgery might seem scary, but VELYS technology makes it more dependable, accurate and effective. The system's patient-specific alignment gives each person treatment tailored to their body's unique structure. So, patients can expect better results, and their implants last longer, too.

VELYS marks the most important advancement in knee replacement surgery. Patients choosing this option get better outcomes, faster recovery, and end up happier with their new knees. The evidence shows that robotic assistance has made knee replacement better than ever.

FAQs

1. How does VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement differ from traditional methods?

VELYS offers greater precision to your knee surgeon. You can experience improved implant alignment and less soft tissue damage. You will have faster recovery times compared to traditional knee replacement methods and long-lasting implant survival. Double check the semi-automatic system in VELYS can check surgical as well as Robotic calculations, leading to 100% accuracy.

2. What are the main benefits of undergoing knee replacement surgery with VELYS?

Patients typically experience less post-operative pain, improved range of motion, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. Many can stand and walk within 6-24 hours after surgery and return to low-impact activities within 3-4 weeks. Patient can even return to activities like exercising , cycling, swimming, as well as gymming. Thus ensuring a completely normal lifestyle.

3. How long does recovery take after a VELYS-assisted knee replacement?

Most patients stay in hospital for just 1-2 days. While full recovery can take upto a month, many patients report quicker returns to daily activities compared to traditional methods, with some completing physical therapy in less than  month.

4. Does VELYS robotic-assisted surgery require a pre-operative CT scan?

No, unlike some other robotic systems, VELYS does not require a pre-operative CT scan. Instead, it uses intraoperative imaging and sensors to map the patient's knee in real-time, potentially reducing preparation time and radiation exposure. A normal CT Scan exposes patients upto 300 times, X ray radiation leading to increased risk of tumor. This is completely avoided with VELYS Robotic System.

5. What type of implant does the VELYS system use?

VELYS works exclusively with the ATTUNE Knee System. This combination has been shown to improve patient-reported outcomes and clinical results while potentially shortening hospital stays. As well as highest implant survival upto 30- 35 years in majority operations.