Experts discuss latest technologies in knee surgery

The human eye is not designed to measure small differences in joint angles.

The human eye is not designed to measure small differences in joint angles. Computers can measure the smallest of angles accurately and repeatedly. This fact eliminates the unpredictability involved with conventional navigated knee surgery.

This was stated by Dr Frank Lampe from Germany,a pioneer of computer navigated surgery,while inaugurating the international two-day Navi-Knee Meet 2010 that kicked off on Friday.

Speaking on the role of navigation in joint replacement surgeries,he presented a series of case studies and results of surgery with orthopilot.

Dr Lampe claimed that no patient should suffer just because his surgeon could not place the implant accurately.

Over 30 super specialist surgeons from across the country and abroad are participating in the conference which is designed to study the recent advancements in knee replacement surgery.

The meet started with the lamp lighting ceremony. Organising secretary Dr Harsimran Singh,orthopaedic consultant,Fortis Hospital,Mohali was also present.

Delivering the key address,Dr Harsimran said the latest version of computer navigation system Orthopilot 4.0 has further reduced time required for registration of intra-operative data and chances of error in the system are negligible.

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He added that the system does not require any CT scan or X-ray images,which eliminates the need for radiation exposure to the patient. The virtual planning option allows a surgeon to plan the entire surgery before actually performing the bone cuts. This enhances safety and accuracy of the surgery,he said.

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