Robot-assisted surgery is a highly effective solution for eliminating knee joint pain and restoring the ability move around freely. This innovative surgical approach ensures increased precision and faster recovery. Robotic-assisted surgery is becoming immensely popular for total and partial knee replacements.
>Robot-assisted technology enables surgeons to combine pre-surgery surgical static imaging data with dynamic joint motion, leading to a customized approach for every patient. But have you ever wondered what to expect after robotic knee surgery? Keep reading to find out.
Most patients undergoing robotic knee surgery can go back home on the same or the next day. Usually, patients can walk around with some assistance on the day of the surgery itself. Within a few days, patients can start walking using a walker and continue doing so for about a week before balance is restored.
Patients can walk without any support within two to three weeks of undergoing robotic knee replacement surgery. If you have a desk job, you will usually be able to return to work by the third or fourth week. In case of a job that requires you to be physically active, you will need a few months to return to work.
Like traditional knee surgery, patients undergoing robotic surgery will need to undergo physical therapy. But patients who undergo robotic surgery can begin their physical therapy shortly after the procedure. Around six weeks of physical therapy is essential for the patient to fully regain mobility.
Faithfully performing the recommended exercises can help you regain the arc movement of your knee. Apart from exercising, patients should walk for at least an hour to recover faster. However, it’s crucial to rest and elevate the leg between physical activities.
The goal of performing the exercises is to regain motion. But remember that your knee joint will be tender after undergoing surgery and putting too much strain on your knee can be counterproductive.
Robotic-assisted surgery involves making minimally invasive incisions. Therefore, patients undergo minimal pain even with total knee replacement surgery. Moreover, several advanced pain management techniques are used to reduce pain after surgery. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery can enjoy a comfortable experience with minimal pain.
After undergoing robotic surgery, you might hear your knee joint clicking. It’s a normal outcome of knee replacement surgery and is not a matter of concern as long as it’s without pain. The sound occurs due to the metal and plastic surfaces in the replaced knee coming into contact during movement.
If intolerable knee pain is keeping from performing your regular activities, robotic surgery may be the solution you’re looking for. The experts at ArthRobotix Surgical Institute can perform precise, micro-invasive knee replacement surgery using advanced robotic technology, resulting in faster recovery and improved range of motion. Contact us today and take the first step toward living a life without knee pain.
