Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic, has introduced the latest and unique version of a robotic-assisted surgical system, which helps doctors at SSMC conduct knee joint replacement surgery.
The surgical system is a robotic device that allows SSMC’s doctors to perform knee replacement surgeries with greater precision and accuracy compared to conventional surgical methods. The robotic-assisted approach ensures that the surgeon remains in full control throughout the procedure and contributes to enhancing surgical results with short- and long-term outcomes for patients.
Conventional total knee replacements pose several limitations, such as providing surgeons with a limited view of the joint during the technically demanding operation and taking a longer period of time to complete, as opposed to robotic-assisted procedures.
With traditional surgeries, 20 percent of patients reported some degree of limitation to their functional ability, impacting their ability to perform well in sports and carry out daily activities. Moreover, 10 percent of patients report generally not being satisfied with their conventional knee replacement surgeries.
We are proud to be delivering on our primary value of meeting our patients’ needs by introducing this cutting edge technology robotic knee joint replacement at SSMC, which addresses chronic knee pain in addition to a range of osteoarthritic conditions and allows us to consider the unique motion and shape of the knee. By fusing the power of technology and clinical practice, we can ensure that the highest levels of precision are met when positioning and aligning implants.
Dr. Mohamed Muath Adi, consultant orthopedic surgeon and chair of the Orthopedics Division at SSMC, stated
“The tool’s technological features allow us to tailor our procedures and personalize them to suit each patient’s individual anatomy, resulting in improved outcomes and higher levels of patient satisfaction,” Dr. Muath Adi further added.
To date, SSMC has successfully treated many patients using the new robotic knee joint replacement tool. Setting a new benchmark for knee replacements through these innovative technologies, SSMC provides patients with specialized surgical approaches through pre-operative and intra-operative planning, better implant sizing, and balancing patients’ soft tissue more effectively.