State-of-the-Art Technology Ensuring Top-Quality Orthopedic Surgeries for Patients at OSMS
There are many things to consider when it comes to orthopedic surgery: the location or facility you have your surgery performed, the method for the surgery, and, of course, the surgeon.
Choosing Where to Have Surgery
When it comes to the location of your surgery, you want to choose a place that adheres to the safety standards providing the highest quality of care and successful outcomes. With a postoperative infection rate of 0.15% and being nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2025 by Newsweek and Statista and as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Orthopedics in the United States 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report, there is no better or safer place to have surgery, than at an OSMS Surgery Center.
Multiple Methods for Surgery
As a patient choosing to have surgery at OSMS, you have access to multiple surgery methods. With expert surgeons and state of the art advanced technology to assist them, you can choose to have surgery at OSMS with – or without – robotic or navigation-assisted technology for hip and knee replacements and minimally invasive spine surgery.
It is important to note that with this technique the robotic and navigational technology does not move or operate on its own. This means that the procedure is still done by your surgeons’ own hands. Whether you choose to have surgery with or without this technology, the outcome will remain the same – successful.
DePuy Velys Robotic & Navigation System for Knee & Hips
OSMS offers robotic-assisted surgery for knee replacement surgery and navigation-assisted surgery for hip replacement surgery with the help of the technology by DePuy Velys.
Robotic-Assisted Technology for Knees
Robotic-Assisted Solutions to knee replacement surgery means that this advanced technology may assist your surgeon in performing a more precise surgery for your specific anatomy. Using the robotic device, the surgeon can plan out exactly where the cuts will be made in your knee, mapping out how the surgery will be done.
Then, during surgery, cameras and trackers continuously gather data about your knee’s anatomy. The surgeon can tell the robotic device exactly where to move and when to move. This helps the surgeon make decisions in real time to accurately remove the damaged bone, determine the right implant position, and perform the replacement.
Navigation-Assisted Technology for Hips
During hip replacement surgery, non-invasive hip navigation technology can be used to support your surgeon in performing an accurate and precise surgery.
Using fluoroscopic imaging, your surgeon can use navigation technology to match the right implant size with your body’s anatomy. Then, once the components are determined, your surgeon will use hip navigation in real time to ensure the proper alignment and placement of your new hip.
Medtronic Mazor and OARM Equipment for Spine
Advanced robotic equipment from Medtronic help enhance precision for minimally invasive spine surgery at OSMS.
Using an intraoperative imaging system called an OArm, your OSMS spine surgeon is able to perform a CT scan to gather an accurate, real-time x-ray image of your spine’s anatomy. This allows your surgeon to accurately plan the trajectory of the surgery and where each individual screw will be placed within your spine.
During the minimally invasive spine surgery, the Mazor robot is used to help your surgeon execute the pre-planned surgery with precision. The robotic arm ensures accuracy of the surgical site, stabilizes the tunnel in which your surgery will be performed through, and ensures accurate placement for a successful surgery.
Other Advanced Technologies
It is our goal at OSMS to stay up to date with the latest technology and techniques to meet the highest standards for surgery and care. This is why we have also introduced new video equipment that helps assist our surgeons during arthroscopic procedures.
Smith & Nephew Video Equipment for Arthroscopy
During an arthroscopy, your surgeon will insert an arthroscope into your joint through a small incision to diagnose and treat injuries of that joint. Attached to the scope is a light so that your surgeon may illuminate the joint, and a camera which allows your surgeon to see inside the incision and perform an accurate and precise operation.
The camera and light are connected to a Camera Control Unit (CCU) and Light System on an equipment tower. The CCU connects to a Visualization System and Monitor, also on the tower, so that your surgeon can see your joint as clearly as possible.
The Smith & Nephew arthroscope, camera, light, and video equipment allows our skilled surgeons to see inside of a joint in 4K ultra-high definition. This technology produces images that are so color-accurate that it is as if your anatomy was being viewed by the naked eye.
Stryker 3D Planning for Shoulder Replacements
By leveraging the latest technological advancements, OSMS Orthopedic Surgeons can improve patient outcomes when it comes to shoulder replacement surgery.
Prior to your surgery, your OSMS Physician can use the Blueprint Technology from Stryker to pre-operatively plan out the entirety of your shoulder replacement using 3D planning technology.
Pre-planning shoulder surgery using 3D Models can support your surgeon in accurately determining the course and angle of your surgery, allowing for precise placement, identifying the correct implant size, and optimizing bone preservation.
It is important to recognize that this technology serves as a valuable tool in the surgeon’s toolkit, complementing their expertise and skills. The success of each procedure still relies heavily on the surgeon’s methodical planning and hands-on execution. By integrating cutting-edge technology with their surgical proficiency, OSMS ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care and achieve optimal outcomes.
Staying up to date with advanced technology is crucial in the field of orthopedic surgery. As medical technology continues to evolve, it brings forth new tools and techniques that can significantly enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes and experiences. By embracing these advancements, OSMS surgery centers ensure that they are equipped with the latest innovations to provide the best possible care.
To learn more about robotic surgery, visit: Robotic Surgery Treated at OSMS
To see if Robotic Surgery or Navigation-Assisted Surgery is right for you, schedule an appointment.
Sources:
Depuy Velys:
- VELYS™ Robotic Assisted Solution for Knee Replacement | DePuy Synthes | J&J MedTech
- vras-em-patient-brochure-us-ort-dgsr-398236-398236.pdf
- velys-hip-navigation-patient-brochure-fea2-5.10.21-153179.pdf
Medtronic: Health tech for the digital age | Medtronic
Smith & Nephew: Smith+Nephew Medical Devices and Advanced Wound Care | USA
