BY TC News Desk
Kolkata, 9th December 2024: Woodlands Hospital recently adopted an AI-based approach, approved by Microsoft, to perform a knee replacement surgery. This innovative technique significantly enhanced the accuracy of the procedure, enabling the middle-aged patient to “walk without support” by the third day after surgery—an achievement that typically takes a fortnight for most patients.
The state-of-the-art system, called Arthro3D, combines artificial intelligence, 3D imaging and navigation to provide a personalised approach to knee replacement surgery, ensuring the higher precision and quicker return to mobility, according to doctors.
CT-Scans of the affected leg is taken in the planning stage, which generates a 3D bone model with a precision of up to 1 mm. During the surgery, the doctor wears a Microsoft Hololens headgear that generates a synchronous, real-time views of the coronal, sagittal, and axial planes, as well as the 3D bone structure. It guides him on the best angle of the cut and how much to cut the femur for the optimal fit of the implant.
Significantly, the system allows the surgeon to place the implant in the desired position without resorting to something called intramedullary intervention, which entails inserting a rod into the femur to assist in the precise alignment and placement of the knee prosthesis.
“Patients undergoing this procedure often experience less pain post-surgery, faster healing, and improved mobility. The system also provides the capability to tailor the procedure to the unique anatomy of each patient. Also, the implant of any company can be used, a flexibility that robotic knee replacement surgery does not allow,” said Dr Sujoy Kundu, senior consultant, orthopaedic and joint replacement surgery, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Ltd.
“At Woodlands, we are committed to combining medical expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine patient care. The integration of AI in knee replacement surgery is a testament to our mission of delivering precision, innovation, and faster recovery for our patients,” said Mr Rupak Barua, managing director & CEO, Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Ltd.
