Shanghai MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd (HKG: 2252) has announced that it has received marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its innovative navigation and positioning system, the SkyWalker hip and knee joint replacement surgery robot. This marks the first approval of an in-house developed mechanical arm for orthopedic joint replacement surgery in China.
SkyWalker Robot: Enhancing Precision in Joint Replacement Surgery
The SkyWalker robot is designed to assist in Total Knee Joint Replacement Surgery (TKA) and Total Hip Joint Replacement Surgery (THA). It embodies platformization, standardization, precision, and personalization, offering a new standard in orthopedic surgery. The preoperative planning system utilizes the patient’s preoperative CT scan data to create a three-dimensional model of the knee and hip joints, generating a personalized implant surgery plan that aligns with the patient’s physiological and anatomical characteristics.
Integrating Technology with Traditional Surgery
During surgery, the SkyWalker robot’s highly agile and lightweight robotic arm, developed independently by MicroPort MedBot, enables precise osteotomy and grinding through human-machine collaboration. This technology significantly outperforms traditional surgery in postoperative lower limb force line correction, enhancing surgical accuracy and efficiency. The intelligent auxiliary system minimizes the risks associated with traditional intramedullary localization surgery, reducing the likelihood of dislocation, surgical failure, and complications, thus facilitating a quicker recovery for patients.
Simplifying the Learning Curve for Surgeons
The instruments used for hip joint grinding, acetabular cup installation, and knee joint osteotomy in the SkyWalker system are largely similar to those used in traditional surgeries. This familiarity greatly shortens the learning curve for doctors, allowing for rapid adoption and proficient use of the technology.-Fineline Info & Tech
