Using NAVIO◊ in total knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty failures are mostly attributable to instability and malalignment1, with stability and proprioception shown to affect patient satisfaction- particularly for high-demand patients.2,3
NAVIO has demonstrated more accurate bone resection and alignment, through intraoperative planning, surface mapping and full range-of-motion data collection, for reduced wear and higher implant survivorship.*4-12
Watch how NAVIO works in total knee arthroplasty:
See below for guidance on:
- Image-free registration
- Customizable planning
- Bone preparation
- Postoperative assessment
Image-free registration
- a 3D model of patient anatomy is created through direct mapping of articular bone surface
- Full range-of-motion data collection, including soft-tissue laxity
- No CT, MRI or preoperative imaging required
Customizable, surgeon-controlled planning
- Intraoperative patient-specific planning for implant placement and soft-tissue balancing
- Solid surface and cross sectional joint representation, with 3D views of transverse, saggital and coronal planes
- Confirmation of cut guide size and placement on the bone surface
Robotics-assisted bone preparation
- Multiple robotics-assisted bone removal options with fine-tuning adjustments.
- Virtual tool for varus/valgus, flexion and rotation confirmation both before and after resection.
- Handheld surgical resection tool delivers the latest cutting technology
- Robotically-controlled precision milling for greater control and accuracy during resection
Postoperative assessment
- Gap balancing comparisons throughout range-of-motion
- Confirmation of final long leg alignment
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Gap balancing |
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The largest portfolio of compatible implants
The NAVIO™ Surgical System is currently the only handheld robotics system for knee surgery and features the largest portfolio of compatible implants for total and partial knee arthroplasty.
Total knee implants

JOURNEY◊ II BCS
JOURNEY◊ II CR
JOURNEY◊ II XR

LEGION◊ Total Knee System Portfolio

GENESIS◊ II Total Knee System Portfolio
For guidance on knee implant selection, please contact us
*compared with conventional techniques
References:
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2) Stiehl JB, Komistek RD, Cloutier JM, Dennis DA. The cruciate ligaments in total knee arthroplasty: a kinematic analysis of 2 total knee arthroplasties. J Arthroplasty. 2000;15:545-550.
3) Moro-oka TA, Muenchinger M, Canciani JP, Banks SA. Comparing in vivo kinematics of anterior cruciate-retaining and posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007;15:93-99.
4) Herry Y, Batailler C, Lording T, Servien E, Neyret P, Lustig S. Improved joint-line restitution in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty using a robotic-assisted surgical technique. Int Orthop. 2017;41:2265-2271.
5) Batailler C, White N, Ranaldi F, Neyret P, Servien E, Lustig S. Improved implant position and lower revision rate with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy (ESSKA) 2018.
6) Jaramaz B, Nikou C, Casper M, Grosse S, Mitra R. Accuracy validation of semi-active robotic application for patellofemoral arthroplasty. Paper presented at: International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery; June 17-20, 2015; Vancover, Canada.
7) Jaramaz B, Mitra R, Nikou C, Kung C. Technique and Accuracy Assessment of a Novel Image-Free Handheld Robot for knee Arthroplasty in Bi-Cruiciate Retaining Total Knee Replacement. EPiC Series in Health Sciences. 2018;2:98-101. K.
8) Data on file Smith & Nephew. Sg2 Healthcare Intelligence: Technology guide. 2014.
9) Gregori A, Picard F, Bellemans J, Smith J, Simone A. Handheld precision sculpting tool for unicondylar knee arthroplasty. A clinical review. Abstract presented at: 15th EFORT Congress; June 4-6, 2014; London, UK.
10) Smith JR, Picard F, Lonner J, Hamlin B, Rowe P, Riches P, Deakin A. The accuracy of a robotically-controlled freehand sculpting tool for unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. 4-9 August, 2013. Natal, Brazil.
11) Gustke K, Golladay G, Roche MW, Jerry G, Elson LC, Anderson CR. Increased Patient Satisfaction After Total Knee replacement using sensor-guided technology. Bone Joint J 2014;96-B:1333–8.
12) Gregori A, Picard F, Lonner J, Smith J, Jaramaz B. Accuracy of imageless robotically assisted unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Paper presented at: International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery; June 17-20, 2015; Vancover, Canada.