Digital assistance systems help to operate more precisely, gently and individually - a significant step towards patient-centred care.
Absolute precision plays a decisive role in orthopaedic operations in particular, such as the use of knee prostheses. Even the smallest deviations can lead to pain or restricted movement in the long term. This is where new digital tools come into play - and are changing surgical practice in the long term.
Austrian premiere: first partial knee prosthesis with digital support
A partial knee prosthesis has now been inserted for the first time in Austria at the Ordensklinikum Linz using a state-of-the-art digital operating theatre system. The assistance system analyses the individual axes of movement and the soft tissue tension of the knee in real time during the procedure. Based on this data, the prosthesis can be customised precisely to the individual anatomical conditions - without the need for complex preliminary examinations using CT or MRI.
This form of surgical navigation offers enormous advantages for both patients and surgeons: The placement of the prosthesis is more precise, the procedure is gentler on the tissue and subsequent mobility can be significantly improved. This is also a huge step forward for partial prostheses that need to be customised.
Technology that supports rather than replaces
The digital system does not act autonomously, but remains an intelligent tool in the hands of experienced surgeons. It supplements clinical knowledge with digital precision - not as a replacement, but as an enhancement. In combination with the surgeon's routine, this creates a new standard of quality in orthopaedic care.
#It's #schongenial when technology doesn't replace, but complements, ensuring greater precision and better chances of recovery.
