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What’s Different About Computer Assisted Knee Replacement?

13/08/2014

Knee replacement surgery is classed as a routine operation with tens of thousands being carried out each year in France. The reason for knee replacement surgery is that the knee joint becomes damaged and causes pain to the patient, or the damage affects the everyday life of the patient and hinders their ability to carry out routine tasks. 


What is knee replacement surgery?


There are two types of knee replacements available. The first is a total knee replacement where both sides of the knee joint are replaced. The second is a partial knee replacement which involves one side of the knee joint being replaced. 


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What is Computer Assisted Knee Replacement?


Computer assisted knee replacement uses computers to create a model of the knee joint and also to track the surgical instruments during the operation in relation to the computerised model of the patients body. 


What difference does this make?


Computer assisted knee replacement surgery is commonly used in France. French surgeons are experienced at carrying out operations in this way which achieve better results than non-computer assisted operations. The computerisation allows for better accuracy which means less wear on the replacement joint and improved leg alignment and functionality.


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