Goa, September 2024 – Manipal Hospital, Goa, announced the successful incorporation of cutting-edge augmented reality technology, Knee⁺, in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgeries. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Rohan Dessai, Consultant Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon, the hospital is setting new standards in knee arthroplasty, ensuring precision, enhanced outcomes, and quicker recovery times for patients.
Knee⁺ is an innovative augmented reality (AR) solution designed to assist surgeons during total knee arthroplasty, providing real-time navigation and accuracy in executing critical aspects of the procedure. By offering real-time guidance on angular values and resection levels, Knee⁺ enables surgeons to achieve optimal results with minimal invasiveness, thereby ensuring a smoother surgical experience for patients.
“The integration of augmented reality into joint replacement surgery is a game-changer for both patients and surgeons. The precision that Knee⁺ offers allows for improved alignment and faster recovery, which significantly benefits the patient in terms of reduced post-operative pain and quicker return to mobility,” said Dr. Rohan Dessai, Consultant Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Goa.
Knee⁺ offers a range of advanced features that make it stand out in total knee arthroplasty:
- Real-Time Navigation: Knee⁺ provides real-time feedback, helping surgeons achieve the intended orientation of cuts with precision.
- Theoretical HKA Alignment Display: This system displays theoretical Hip-Knee-Ankle (HKA) alignment, crucial in optimizing surgical outcomes by ensuring proper lower extremity alignment.
- Surgical E-Report: After the surgery, an automatic e-report is generated and sent to the patient’s registered email, providing a detailed account of the procedure.
Augmented reality-assisted Total Knee Replacement (TKR) offers real-time guidance to achieve superior patient outcomes.
- Accuracy: The proprietary tracking technology in Knee⁺ offers angular measurement precision up to one degree and distance measurement accuracy up to one millimetre, ensuring exact cut orientation.
- Minimally Invasive: With no need for percutaneous pins or intramedullary rods, Knee⁺ reduces the invasiveness of traditional procedures.
- Affordability: Knee⁺ uses reusable instrumentation, eliminating the need for disposable materials, making it a cost-effective option for patients.
- Compact & Simple: With a small learning curve and zero footprint, Knee⁺ is easy to integrate into existing surgical workflows.
Manipal Hospital, Goa, continues to lead the way in offering advanced healthcare solutions. With the introduction of augmented reality-assisted knee replacement surgery, patients benefit from more precise procedures, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery periods.
