WELLNESS
By Tami Pyles | Photos submitted
Healing Faster From Joint Repair
“J
oint replacements have evolved significantly over the past two decades,” says Dr. Arthur Malkani, chief of adult reconstruction at UofL Health and a professor of orthopedics at University of Louisville School of Medicine. Advances in surgical procedures, anesthesia, materials used to make the implants, and patient surgery prep have all culminated in a better experience for patients and doctors. Robotic-assisted surgery Technological advances allow doctors to perform joint replacements using robotic assistance and more precision. A pre-surgery CT scan provides patient-specific data to the surgeon during the surgery, ensuring that the patient’s individual anatomy is accounted for in the procedure. “Every patient has a unique anatomy, a unique structure, and it’s not just the bone, it’s also the tension in the ligaments that needs to be addressed,” Dr. Malkani says. “Through the use of intraoperative data, I get information on how to line up the implant specific to the patient’s bony anatomy. This technology has made a huge difference in our ability to do a better job for patients because I am getting data I have never had before. This has markedly increased patient satisfaction from under 80% to over 95% now.”
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“THIS HAS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE BECAUSE I AM GETTING DATA I’VE NEVER HAD BEFORE.” –DR. ARTHUR MALKANI