ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – FirstHealth has long been at the forefront of robotic surgery, providing exceptional care to patients across the Sandhills and beyond.
At Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond, surgeons and care teams are proud to carry on the tradition of delivering exceptional surgical care, especially at a time when certain orthopaedic procedures are expected to increase.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says it estimates that knee replacement surgeries in the United States are expected to increase a staggering 180% between now and 2030.
Kurt Wohlrab, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and FirstHealth Orthopaedics, said patients have access to a number of cutting-edge procedures through FirstHealth’s robotics program.
“We are committed to providing exceptional care for our patients as they go through the surgical procedure and into recovery. We use an evidence-based approach to develop the best surgical plan for each individual patient,” Dr. Wohlrab said. “In some cases, robotic surgeries can be the best option. These technologies are true game-changers in joint replacement, and they help us improve the process for our patients.”
Robotic knee replacement surgery allows the surgeon to enhance the precision and maximize the individualization of the surgery. Tracking devices placed around the knee joint communicate with the robot for the surgeon and the robot to coordinate control of the surgical tools together.
These tools prevent deviation outside the alignment of the surgeon’s plan. The robotic tools allow the surgeon to assess the stability and alignment of the knee and make any necessary adjustments before the surgery is complete.
Emerging evidence indicates that robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery has the capacity to allow more precision in surgeries, and in turn this may lead to better results, with the patient experiencing less pain and better post-op function. Joint replacement surgery at FirstHealth is usually done with spinal anesthesia and a nerve block around the joint, which is preferred in place of general anesthesia when possible.
New robotic technology combined with these anesthesia techniques helps to provide our patients with:
- Quicker, smoother recoveries
- Reduced need for narcotics
- The ability to regain function faster
- The customization of surgical plans to each individual patient
FirstHealth offers a full range of diagnostic imaging, the latest treatments for orthopaedic diseases and conditions, numerous outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and six fitness centers to help you get back to the life you enjoy. The orthopaedic surgeons at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic provide a full range of services and many also specialize in one or several areas such as the foot, hand, shoulder, spine, hip or knee, or sports medicine.
For more information or to contact us about scheduling an appointment, call (910) 417-4090.
