Why Choose Robotic Knee Surgery, Not Painkillers?

Knee pain is one of the most common problems faced by people today, especially as they reach mid forties or develop joint-related conditions like arthritis. Most people do not try to dig into the reasons behind their knee pain, and just reach out for painkillers or anti-inflammatory tablets - just as they would in case of a headache! 

While these medicines do provide temporary relief, they do not address the root cause of the problem. Over time, depending heavily on painkillers can lead to side effects such as stomach irritation, kidney issues, cardiac problems, or reduced effectiveness.

So, how to get a long-term solution to knee pain? The answer lies in understanding that knee pain has different stages, and solutions actually depend on the stage.

Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications and Therapy

In the early stages when knee degeneration is minor or mild, knee pain can often be managed with simple lifestyle changes. Weight control, regular low-impact exercises such as swimming, cycling, or walking, and physiotherapy can strengthen the muscles around the knee. This helps reduce strain on your knee joint, and give relief from pain. Also, such steps can delay the need for more invasive treatments.

Step 2: Minimally Invasive Options

When conservative methods do not prove enough to effectively manage the problem, your orthopaedic doctor may recommend injections such as those of hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These orthobiologic treatments may help reduce inflammation and improve lubrication in the joint to give you relief that can last for months. 

If these natural treatments fail,  you may be advised other minimally invasive options, such as arthroscopy or osteotomy. Arthroscopic procedures, through small incisions and use of a tiny camera and pencil-sized instruments, remove damaged knee tissue without major surgery - for patients with issues like meniscus tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, etc. 

Osteotomy is another minimally-invasive approach in which bone is cut and reshaped to align the knee joint. It has been seen to help younger patients delay or avoid the need for knee replacement.

Step 3: Knee Replacement Surgery

When the joint damage aggravates to the advanced stage and pain becomes too severe and too persistent to bear, knee replacement surgery may be the only solution. Knee surgery involves replacing the damaged knee joint with an artificial implant. Depending on your lifestyle, it may help restore knee function and eliminate pain for years.

Traditionally, this surgery was performed manually by surgeons, and results were largely dependent on the surgeon’s experience and skill. However, in recent years, the introduction of robotic knee replacement has completely transformed the surgery - to give excellent results - consistently.

Why Robotic Knee Surgery is a Game-Changer

Robotic-assisted knee replacement has revolutionised the field of knee surgeries. The predominant reason is that it offers unmatched precision. Also, it is minimally invasive as compared with its traditional counterpart.

At Sohana Hospital, the most-trusted hospital in North India, the cutting-edge CUVIS Robotic Joint System enables surgeons to watch virtual knee surgery of a patient ahead of the real surgery. Using such features as advanced imaging and computer guidance, surgeons can plan every cut and implant placement before making a single incision. 

The robot gives real-time feedback during the actual surgery and assists the surgeon in achieving precise alignment of the artificial implant and balance of the new knee joint - customised to the unique bone structure of the patient. This leads to several benefits for patients, including:

• Smaller incisions

• Less pain during and after surgery

• Minimal blood loss

• Faster recovery

• More natural knee movement

• Longer-lasting implants

The Road to Pain-Free Living

While painkillers can be used for occasional relief from pain, they cannot be a permanent solution. On the other hand, robotic knee replacement aims at improving mobility and giving you lasting relief - for years. 

Hence, the journey from painkillers to robotic knee surgery is that of short-term fixes to permanent solutions. Painkillers, conservative therapies, and other knee treatments have their own place, but modern medical technology ensures that patients no longer need to live with chronic pain or restricted mobility.

If knee pain is affecting your quality of life, visit Sohana Hospital and consult Dr. Gagandeep Singh Sachdeva, the best knee replacement surgeon in Chandigarh. The hospital offers all knee treatments from tailored physiotherapy and orthobiologic injections to the most advanced solutions such as robotic-assisted knee surgery. With the right guidance, you too can move from temporary relief to a long-lasting, pain-free future.