WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin (OAW) has completed over 30 procedures with the Navio® orthopedic surgical system to help surgeons perform precise and accurate partial knee replacement surgeries. With the Navio system, OAW is able to offer their patients one of the most advanced surgical technologies in Wisconsin.
The Navio® Surgical System provides robotic assistance through an advanced computer program that relays precise information about the patient’s knee to a robotic tool to aid the surgeon during partial knee replacement surgery. By collecting patient-specific information, boundaries are established for the robotic handpiece allowing the surgeon can remove the damaged surfaces of the patient’s knee, balance their joint, and position the implant with great precision.
“The robotics-assisted Navio system has greatly improved our ability to accurately restore more normal joint function, while eliminating painful arthritic joint surfaces,” said Dr. Holub, Orthopaedic Surgeon at OAW.
With no pre-operative CT-scan required, Navio patients receive the benefits of robotic assistance without additional time spent for pre-operative procedures. Instead, the surgeon collects anatomical data during the procedure to build a 3D model of the patient’s knee. This information helps the surgeon place the implant and balance the knee’s ligaments for optimal alignment and a well-balanced knee.
“Partial knee replacements are a minimally invasive surgery that allows patients to have less pain and swelling post-operatively than traditional total joint replacement methods,” said Dr. Holub. “There is typically a more rapid recovery and less down time from work and recreational activities.”
The Blue Belt Technologies Navio Surgical System will be used in many of the partial knee replacement procedures performed each year at OAW.
To learn more about who may benefit from a Navio knee surgical procedure, call OAW at 262-544-5311.
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin is the largest independent provider of orthopedic specialty medicine in the state. Founded over 40 years ago by two local orthopedic physicians as Waukesha Orthopaedic Associates, we have grown to become Wisconsin's premier multi-physician orthopedic practice and clinic. Among physician subspecialties at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin are hand and upper extremity, spine, arthroplasty, total joint reconstruction, sports medicine, foot, and ankle surgeries. All physicians at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin are fellowship trained in specialty orthopedics, are Board Certified or Board Eligible, and have advanced training in their respective fields, including arthroscopic, reconstructive, and fractural surgeries. Consistent with the beliefs of our founders, physicians at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin are dedicated to using progressive treatment techniques in the most efficient ways, with the ultimate goal of restoring patients to their highest possible levels of orthopedic functioning.
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. develops next generation, smart surgical instruments for use in orthopedic procedures. We develop advanced technologies that address the needs of surgeons, hospitals and surgery centers. Our solutions are small, smart and simple. And they deliver consistently precise results. We are passionate about creating technologies that enhance a surgeon’s skills and elevate the field of orthopedics. The solutions we deliver empower surgeons to perform precise procedures tailored to each patient for consistently positive outcomes.