Sportklinik Hellersen is continuing its innovation in orthopaedic surgery: knee endoprosthesis operations can now be performed using a state-of-the-art robot-assisted system at the specialist clinic for orthopaedics, trauma surgery, sports medicine and endoprosthetics.
The successful operation on the first patient marked the launch of the new robotics center. This integrates state-of-the-art technologies into orthopaedic care - a significant step forward in knee joint endoprosthetics.
"The new robotics center enables us to combine state-of-the-art technologies with our outstanding medical expertise. Thanks to this innovation, our specialists can insert the endoprostheses even more precisely and gently. For our patients, this means faster recovery and a better quality of life. The Robotics Center is another impressive example of how important it is in medicine to take advantage of the opportunities offered by progress and combine them with our strengths," says CEO Dirk Burghaus.
Robot-assisted precision for customized knee implants
The robotics center at Sportklinik Hellersen uses the innovative VELYS™ Robotic Assisted Solution from Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics (DePuy Synthes), which enables particularly precise and individually tailored implantation of knee endoprostheses. The technology records the patient's anatomy in real time, enabling the prosthesis to be positioned precisely without the need for CT scans or X-rays. Compared to conventional systems, which often use retrofitted industrial robots, VELYS™ was developed specifically for orthopaedic surgery. This enables even more precise adaptation to the patient's anatomy.
By combining the surgeon's experience with the precise application of robot-assisted technology and exact saw cuts, a new level of knee prosthesis implantation is achieved at Sportklinik Hellersen. The robot enables extremely precise incisions to be made, which are checked in real time. The flexion and extension gap of the joint is also checked after each step so that the prosthesis can be optimally adapted to the patient's individual anatomy. "By using robot-assisted technology, we can perform the implantation of knee endoprostheses with the utmost precision. This enables exact adaptation to the patient's individual anatomy and contributes to optimal functionality of the joint," explains Bernd Irlenbusch, Head of consultant for arthroplasty at the Sportklinik Hellersen.
The surgeon retains full control over the procedure
Bernd Jäschke is the first patient to benefit from the modern robotic technology at Sportklinik Hellersen. "For me, the human being is the guiding hand behind the operation, and I put myself in the hands of the surgeon. I trust Mr. Irlenbusch, and if he trusts the robot, I trust the robot too," the patient shares his experience. Sibylle Sieberg also had her new knee joint implanted using robotic technology: "I feel amazingly well after the operation. This is not least due to the excellent care I received at Sportklinik Hellersen."
Quality contract underlines expertise
Sportklinik Hellersen has been a pioneer in arthroplasty for years and continues to set new standards in highly qualified patient care. In order to further strengthen this outstanding expertise, AOK NordWest has concluded a pioneering quality contract with the specialist clinic. This underlines the high medical standard of the clinic and promotes the targeted use of state-of-the-art, robot-assisted technologies. The focus is on the new robotics center at Sportklinik Hellersen, which is equipped with the innovative VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution System.
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