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Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery Brings Innovation to Northern Colorado
In a significant stride for orthopedic care, Banner McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado is utilizing the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution to enhance knee replacement surgeries. This advanced technology, pioneered by Dr. Eric Gardner and fellow Banner Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Williams, is revolutionizing the region's approach to joint replacement procedures.
The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution offers numerous benefits, improving surgical precision, minimizing trauma, and accelerating recovery times. The technology works in conjunction with the ATTUNETM Knee System, a proven solution already used by over 1.5 million patients worldwide.
The VELYS system's precision enables real-time adjustments during the procedure, reducing trauma, improving alignment, and shortening recovery time. This means patients like local resident Diana Larson can expect improved outcomes. After undergoing the robotic-assisted procedure following a traditional surgery in 2022, Ms. Larson was home the same day and resumed biking and hiking within weeks.
The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution offers several key advantages:
- High surgical accuracy: Robotic assistance reduces errors, enabling surgeons to operate with exceptional precision.
- Minimally invasive procedure: Smaller incisions cause less trauma, reducing pain and risk of complications such as infections.
- Less blood loss during surgery.
- Reduced postoperative pain reported by patients.
- Faster recovery: Patients often experience shorter hospital stays and can mobilize (stand and walk) much sooner, typically within 12 hours post-operation.
- Improved implant alignment and fit, which supports longer-term joint function and better mobility.
These improvements contribute to improved patient confidence and outcomes after total knee arthroplasty compared to traditional surgery.
Robotic-assisted surgery at Banner McKee Medical Center eliminates the need for pre-surgical CT scans due to its real-time intraoperative imaging. For those seeking robotic-assisted surgery, the orthopedic department can be contacted at (970) 810-0020. More information about Banner McKee Medical Center can be found at bannerhealth.com/mckee.
Dr. Eric Gardner recently achieved a milestone, completing his 100th robotic-assisted knee replacement at Banner McKee Medical Center. This milestone underscores the growing adoption and success of this innovative technology in the region.
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- Banner McKee Medical Center, located in Loveland, Colorado, is leveraging the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for health-and-wellness improvements in their orthopedic care.
- The adoption of this technology in Northern Colorado has brought advancements in medical-conditions treatment, particularly for patients requiring knee replacement surgeries.
- The events surrounding the implementation of this technology have fueled a wave of excitement and innovation in the fitness-and-exercise and technology sectors.
- With the precision it offers, the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution is changing the health landscape in northern Colorado, contributing to better patient outcomes and shorter recovery times.
