Summary: <br> Robotic Surgery is the movement of medicine. <a href="https://www.andrewssportsmedicine.com/providers/jeffrey-c-davis-md" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Jeff Davis of Andrews Sports Medicine </a>believes the repeatability makes robotic surgery a better long-term option for the health of the patient.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dr-jeffrey-c-davis-md-andrews-sports-medicine-skyline-headshot.jpg"></a>- iStock Photos<br> <br> <br> <br> Paint me a picture, what does robotic orthopedic surgery look like?<br> <br> <br> <br> Robot-assisted procedures<br> <br> <br> <br> Primarily used for the spine but as we progress more surgeries become an option.<br> <br> <br> <br> Total hip and knees are currently being done.<br> <br> <br> <br> There is imaging to “zero” the joint.<br> <br> <br> <br> Why Robotic Surgery?<br> <br> <br> <br> It is an imageless surgery so it reduces the radiation.<br> <br> <br> <br> The program runs based on preoperative planning.<br> <br> <br> <br> There is a learning curve and it does take a slight bit longer<br> <br> <br> <br> There is more opportunity for error if you do it manually<br> <br> <br> <br> The reproducibility of the surgery is improved<br> <br> <br> <br> How can Athletic Trainers be a part of the change?<br> <br> <br> <br> My MA is an AT with a lot of field experience<br> <br> <br> <br> There is not anything specific about the robot that an AT would benefit.<br> <br> <br> <br> Knowing about it and its advantages as a resource to the community.<br> <br> <br> <br> Do some people choose not to have Robotic surgery?<br> <br> <br> <br> There is some fear of who is controlling the robot, but the surgeon is in control of the robot.<br> <br> <br> <br> One patient would not get into the CT scanner so we could not do the surgery.<br> <br> <br> <br> Share some fun / cool stories<br> <br> <br> <br> Patients that have been in pain for a while have really benefited from the robotic surgery.<br> <br> <br> <br> The more difficult the surgery the better the outcome from the robot.<br> <br> <br> <br> With the robot, you can have a much better idea if previous surgeries will impact the current one. Since we use imaging and a computer plan we can prepare a little better than non-robotic procedures.<br> <br> <br> <br> Robotic Surgery questions from Twitter:<br> <br> <br> <br> Have you noticed a reduction in recovery times or improvements in outcomes? - ATScoop<br> <br> <br> <br> Decreased dislocation rate <br> <br> <br> <br> It is still the same surgery<br> <br> <br> <br> Who gets credit for mistakes? - 2thebrownbear<br> <br> <br> <br> Ultimately it comes down to the surgeon<br> <br> <br> <br> Contact Us<br> <br> <br> <br> Dr. Jeffrey Davis - 205-939-3699<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Marc-Pro.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
