Robotics & Technology

Joint or back pain can be debilitating and affect your overall quality of life. Suffering is not the solution. The orthopedic and spine surgeons at Bon Secours are skilled in the latest state-of-the-art robotics and navigation technology to assist in getting you back to living your best life.

Osteoarthritis is a disease which involves the wearing away of the normal smooth joint surfaces in both the hip and knee. This results in bone-on-bone contact, producing pain and stiffness. Even though there is no cure for arthritis, treatments such as joint replacement allow patients to enjoy their lives with less pain and better mobility.

A total knee or hip replacement is a procedure performed to fix the damaged parts of the joint with different types of implants. Advanced technologies, like robotics and navigation, allow orthopedic surgeons to perform joint replacement with the use of data that’s tailored to each individual patient’s anatomy. This helps to ensure predictable results that improve outcomes, increase mobility, and reduce recovery time. At Bon Secours, we have invested in state-of-the-art robotic and navigation technology to provide our physicians and patients with the greatest opportunity for superior outcomes.

With robotic-assisted surgery, a mechanical arm with special tools acts as an extension of the surgeon’s capabilities and helps the doctor perform the surgery. The robotic arm combines 3D imaging technology and infrared to map out the best replacement for the patient. The doctor can then perform the surgery with robot-assisted guidance.

Some of the benefits of robotic surgery include:

• Digital precision
• Data tailored to patient’s individual anatomy
• 3D Imaging
• Reduced blood loss
• Lower risk of infection
• Smaller scars
• Reduced recovery time with less pain
• Shorter hospital stays
• Increased mobility
• Improved outcomes