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Computer
Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
 Computer-assisted technology
is the latest advancement to ensure accuracy and excellence
in joint replacement surgery. It allows the surgeon to map
out the joint, resulting in a three-dimensional image being
projected on a computer screen. Computer-assisted technology
provides more accuracy and precision than possible with
conventional instruments.
Computer-assisted technology
tells the surgeon exactly where to position instruments,
what part of the joint to remove, and where to properly
align bones and the new joint. Surgeons receive specialized
training for use of the computer–assisted surgery equipment.
The Medtronic Navigation Solution used by Dr. Behzadi is advanced computer
technology that provides a surgical road map allowing him to more thoroughly
prepare for the ideal placement of your implant. What does this mean to you?
You may experience a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, and ultimately,
improved longevity for your new joint.
Read Medtronic's "Orthopaedic Navigation Solutions" Information Packet (PDF)
 Accurate and verifiable. Computer-assisted navigation lets Dr. Behzadi know,
before finishing the operation, that your new joint is precisely where it should
be and that your range of motion and flexibility are maximized.
Medtronic Navigation enables Dr. Behzadi to provide the best possible care for
you, whether you are undergoing knee or hip surgery. By using this advanced
technology, he can make more informed decisions throughout your surgery. Use of
computer-assisted navigation may lead to a smaller incision, less blood loss,
and a better outcome for the long term. The key to this powerful technology is
the delivery of critical information during each phase of your surgical
experience. Read
Medtronic's "When Life Depends on Medical Technology" (PDF)
 Studies show that navigated orthopaedic surgeries are safe and provide useful
measurement tools for accurate determination of ideal limb and implant
alignment. Read
Medtronic's "Small Incision, Big Precision" (PDF) |
