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Living with Knee Pain for More Than 10 Years
The patient’s knee pain began gradually and was initially thought to be a muscle injury. Over time, the pain became more severe, walking became increasingly difficult, and the knees gradually became bowed.
A detailed evaluation revealed advanced knee osteoarthritis, with severe cartilage loss that required total knee replacement surgery.
Why Precision Matters in Knee Replacement Surgery
The orthopedic team discussed both conventional knee replacement surgery and VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery as treatment options.
The robotic system does not replace the surgeon. Instead, it assists the surgeon by providing greater precision when positioning the knee implant based on each patient’s anatomy and surgical plan.
How VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery Enhances Knee Replacement
VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution provides real-time information during surgery to help surgeons evaluate bone alignment and implant positioning.
The technology assists with bone preparation and implant placement according to each patient’s individual anatomy, helping restore better leg alignment and balanced knee movement.
This can be particularly beneficial for patients with significant knee deformity or bowed legs.
Walking Within Six Hours After Surgery
The patient’s recovery was faster than expected.
Within six hours after surgery, the patient was able to:
- Stand up.
- Begin walking.
- Bend the knee on the first day after surgery.
Rather than significant pain, the patient described only a feeling of tightness around the knee, making it easier to begin walking and physical therapy with confidence.
Recovery Is Supported by a Multidisciplinary Team
Recovery involves more than surgery alone.
Orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, nurses, and pharmacists work together to support patients throughout recovery—from early mobilization and rehabilitation exercises to medication counseling and postoperative care after returning home.
Benefits of VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution offers several important advantages:
- Enhanced precision in knee implant positioning.
- Personalized bone alignment based on each patient’s anatomy.
- Improved leg alignment and balanced knee movement.
- Less postoperative pain and earlier mobility.
- Support for faster rehabilitation and recovery.
Helping Patients Walk with Confidence Again
The goal of knee replacement surgery is not only to relieve pain but also to help patients regain mobility and return to everyday activities with confidence.
At Bangkok Hospital, experienced orthopedic surgeons work alongside a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team while using VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution to enhance surgical precision and support recovery at every stage of treatment.
