It is mentioned that surgical treatment is a viable option when joints are severely damaged. So, when should surgery be considered? First, patients can assess the degree of joint degeneration through X-rays or other imaging tests. Additionally, doctors evaluate the patient's joint function. If the patient experiences issues like joint stiffness or deformity that significantly impact daily life, then joint replacement surgery should be contemplated.
Our hospital has introduced robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Initially, the patient's relevant data is entered into a computer system, allowing doctors to conduct a detailed pre-surgical assessment, such as calculating the size and position of the joint prosthesis to ensure precision during bone cutting operations.
Compared to traditional manual joint replacement surgery, robotic-assisted surgery has significant advantages in assessing soft tissue tightness, reducing postoperative pain, and shortening hospital stays. Generally, if a patient undergoes surgery in the morning, they can often get out of bed by the afternoon, with a hospital stay of about 3 to 5 days.
There have also been breakthroughs in wound closure techniques. This new method, known as non-invasive wound closure technology, is similar to applying a zipper to the patient's skin to tightly close it. The benefit is that patients do not need to have stitches removed one to two weeks later, and there are no foreign materials left on the skin.
If a patient's joint shows obvious degeneration and requires surgical treatment, they should seek medical help promptly and not delay.
