A knee replacement is a procedure performed to fix the damaged parts of
a knee with different types of implants. Memorial offers advanced technology
with robotic-assisted devices that can help our surgeons perform a precise
knee replacement surgery personalized for your specific anatomy.1
Every knee is different, as is every patient requiring a knee replacement
procedure. The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution assists our surgeons
in optimizing surgical outcomes by using intra-operative data that's unique
to you. Memorial’s surgeons utilize the technology during your procedure
to enhance the accuracy and precision of your knee replacement to help
you start moving again.1
How does the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution work?
The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution uses a variety of advanced technologies
to ensure the surgeon has the information and tools they need to perform
a highly accurate and precise knee replacement1 . This solution is designed to:
• Aid your surgeon by accessing state-of-the-art technology to provide
insights for real-time decision making
• Help your surgeon remove the damaged bone with accuracy. This robotic-assisted
device does not move or operate on its own.
• Use an infrared camera and optical trackers to help your surgeon
gather the necessary data about your anatomy to achieve a high level of precision
What are the benefits of using robotic-assisted technology?
What are the benefits of using robotic-assisted technology?
There are a number of potential benefits to using this technology for your
knee replacement.* During your procedure, the technology will gather details
and data related to your knee to help find a favorable implant fit. Additionally,
robotic-assisted technology may allow our surgeon to perform a knee replacement
tailored to you, while providing both precision and accuracy during your procedure1.
Robotic-assisted technology may deliver*:
• A greater range of motion (how well you can bend and flex your knee
after surgery)3
• Less pain compared to traditional methods3
• Faster recovery times (reduced length of hospital stay, hospital
readmissions, and health visits).3,6,7
Important Safety Information As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. The performance
of knee replacements depends on age, weight, activity level and other
factors. There are potential risks, and recovery takes time. People with
conditions that limit rehabilitation should not undergo this surgery.
Only an orthopedic surgeon can determine if knee replacement surgery is
an option for you.
References:
*Findings based on studies conducted across multiple robotic-assisted total
knee replacement systems.
1.Doan et al. Resection Accuracy Improved Using a Novel Concept For Robotic-assisted
Total Knee Arthroplasty; ORS 2021 Annual Meeting Paper No. 0333. ATTUNE™
Knee System Unit Sales 2012. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
2.Agarwal N, To K, McDonnell S, Khan W. Clinical and radiological outcomes
in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Arthroplasty. 2020;35(11):3393-3409.
3.Etter K, Lerner J, Kalsekar I, de Moor C, Yoo A, Swank M. Comparative
Analysis of Hospital Length of Stay and Discharge Status of Two Contemporary
Primary Total Knee Systems. J Knee Surg. 2017. 1(212): 1-10. DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1604442.
Premier PerspectiveTM Database analysis including 38 hospitals, representing
1,178 primary, unilateral TKAs with the ATTUNE Knee and 5,707 primary,
unilateral TKAs with TriathlonTM.
4.Katz JN, Mahomed NN, Baron JA, et al. Association of hospital and surgeon
procedure volume with patient-centered outcomes of total knee replacement
in a population-based cohort of patients age 65 years and older. Arthritis
Rheum. 2007;56(2):568-574.
5.Cool CL, Jacofsky DJ, Seeger KA, Sodhi N, Mont MA. A 90-day episode-of-care
cost analysis of robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty. J Comp
Eff Res. 2019;8(5):327-336.
6.Mitchell J, Wang J, Bukowski B, Greiner J, Wolford B, Oyer M, Illgen
R. Relative Clinical Outcomes Comparing Manual and Robotic-Assisted Total
Knee Arthroplasty at Minimum 1- Year Follow-up. HSS Journal, The Musculoskeletal
Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery. 2021; Vol. 17(3) 267-273.
Please refer to the instructions for use for a complete list of indications,
contraindications, warnings, and precautions.