Spire Cheshire Hospital offering robotic knee replacement

Spire Cheshire Hospital is offering surgery using the ROSA knee system – which offers a more precise alternative to traditional surgery.

This means more patients may be able to recover faster and achieve a greater degree of joint flexibility, allowing them a quicker return to normal activity.

Knee replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of a knee joint and replacing them with an artificial joint.

As every patient’s anatomy is unique, the exact positioning of the implant varies from person to person.

ROSA uses data collected before and during surgery to inform the orthopaedic surgeon of many details related to the patient’s individual anatomy that may affect their implant fit.

By using this data, the surgeon is able to plan and perform personalised surgery based upon individual needs.

The robot does not perform the surgery, but assists surgeons with live data and guidance throughout the surgery, only moving if the surgeon tells it to.

Consultant oprthopaedic surgeon, professor Nikhil Pradhan who was the first Spire Cheshire consultant to carry out this procedure, said: “It was my pleasure to perform the first ROSA robotic knee replacement at Spire Cheshire Hospital.

"Robotic knee replacement is the latest innovation to help improve implant positioning with even greater precision and improved ligament balancing.

"Patients can now access the latest technology with ROSA robotic knee replacement and typically benefit from a shorter hospital stay and better outcomes.”

Ben White, hospital director added: “We are delighted to be able to offer robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery to our orthopaedic patients at Spire Cheshire.

"We are committed to delivering the best technology and surgical outcomes for our patients, to enable a return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

"The investment underlines our commitment to clinical excellence and the ongoing development of orthopaedic services at the hospital.”