Northeast Regional Medical Center Now Offering Robotic-assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
5/8/2024
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - (May 8, 2024) Northeast Regional Medical Center is taking knee replacement surgery to the next level with the addition of new robotic equipment that can lead to many patient benefits, including quicker, smoother recovery times. NRMC’s surgery team, led by NRMC orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Dr. Kevin Marberry, recently conducted the facility’s first total knee replacement using the advanced robotic technology.
The new robotic equipment uses 3D digital modeling to create a surgical plan customized to the patients’ unique anatomy. This allows surgeons to perform knee replacements with more precision than traditional knee replacement surgery.
“Within the last few years, the advancements in robotics-assisted knee surgery alone have allowed for more consistent and positive patient outcomes,” said Dr. Marberry. “This robotic technology is a great addition to the orthopedic services offered at NRMC.”
Because patients can more quickly regain function, oftentimes the time to return home is sooner. When surgeons use the robotic assisted technology, patients may be able to keep more of their natural bone and ligaments, which helps maintain more of a natural rhythm and step.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, it is estimated that knee replacement surgeries are expected to increase a staggering 180% between now and 2030 in the United States.
“It is our goal to provide quality care right here in Northeast Missouri,” said NRMC CEO Patrick Avila. “I am so glad that we can now offer this advanced technology to patients right here at home, and allow them to get back to living their best life possible as quickly as possible.”
The orthopedic robotic-assisted system is the second robot-assisted system now being offered at NRMC. The first system added was the robotic-assisted system for general and gynecological surgery in 2023. The general and gynecological robotic-assisted system technology allows surgeons to operate using tiny incisions with greater vision, precision and control.
To take a joint pain assessment or learn more about orthopedic services and providers, visit https://www.yourorthopedichealth.com/northeast/
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