
Highly precise knee resurfacing with robot
ScienceDaily (2009-01-01) — Biomedical engineers developed a robotic arm to very precisely resurface the knee before replacing it. Â In order to do this, a 3-D image of the knee is generated, providing a live-action view of the knee during surgery. Â A stereo camera system constantly updates surgeons on the location of the diseased portion of the knee–this keeps the healthy parts untouched. Â Visual alarms and artificial resistance tell the surgeons when they are too close to healthy parts. Â After the resurfacing is done, the implant is placed.

Highly precise knee resurfacing with robot
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