CORI robotics assisted knee surgery

The CORI surgical system is a handheld robotic device that allows consultants to perform partial and total knee replacement surgery with greater accuracy and precision than is possible using traditional methods.

The CORI system helps your surgeon to create a detailed plan during the operation to ensure that the implant is positioned and aligned correctly for your individual anatomy. Your surgeon will always be in complete control.

At Circle Health Group, our consultant orthopaedic surgeons use the CORI system because it offers patients better outcomes from knee replacement surgery. In particular, it can reduce recovery time, and lead to a more natural feeling in your knee in the long term.

Not everyone with knee pain needs knee replacement surgery, but there are some common symptoms that indicate you might benefit from the procedure. These include: 

• A change in the appearance of your knee 
• Knee pain when bending down 
• Knee pain when exercising 
• Knee pain during sex 
• Severe knee stiffness 
• Knee pain when walking and night pain 
• An inability to support your body weight on one leg 
• Limited relief from other forms of treatment you have tried 
• Persistent knee pain that limits your movement 

Living with persistent knee pain can dramatically impact your quality of life. It can impact your social life, your ability to sleep, and your emotional wellbeing. Many people find knee pain prevents them from doing the things they love, such as sport and exercise. But knee replacement surgery is a highly effective form of treatment when other treatment options such as physiotherapy and medication have not effectively helped reduce or eliminate your symptoms. 

If you are interested in having knee replacement surgery with a faster recovery time and with longer lasting results, you will benefit from CORI robotics-assisted knee surgery.

You can usually see a consultant orthopaedic surgeon for your first appointment within 48 hours of booking your appointment with us.   

What will your consultant ask you?

Your initial consultation is a chance for your specialist to find out as much as they can about you and your knee. They will ask you lots of questions about your health, and they'll examine your medical history in detail. they want to know about both previous and existing medical conditions, whether you are taking any medications or currently undergoing any treatments for your knee pain, and whether anything has helped to ease your knee problems in the past. 

They will ask you personal questions too, perhaps about your hobbies and interests and how your pain has affected your ability to enjoy these. This is because they want to understand what's important to you and why you are seeking treatment for knee pain. They want to know how long you've been in pain, how and when the pain began, and how it impacts your daily life.

In order to assess your symptoms properly and make an accurate diagnosis of your knee pain, your consultant will gently carry out a physical examination of your knee joint(s). They want to evaluate how you move your knee joint and in which positions it causes you the most pain. Sometimes your consultant will request an X-ray to help confirm their diagnosis. If so, this will be performed by one of our radiographers. Other diagnostic testing that could be used includes CT scanning and blood tests.

What should you ask your consultant?

After your consultant has confirmed the cause of your knee pain, they will share more information about knee replacement surgery and robotics-assisted knee surgery and whether it might be the right treatment option for you. They will also discuss other potential treatments for your knee pain to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of your options. 

Your consultant is there to answer any questions you might have about knee replacement surgery and to alleviate any concerns you might have about undergoing surgery, or any other treatment. Please don't hesitate to ask any and every question that comes into your head. No question is silly, no question is too small. We want you to feel as informed and involved as possible. 

Traditional knee replacement surgery is a highly successful operation that helps thousands of people each year to take control of their knee pain. The CORI system is an enhancement, which offers advantages including:

Greater precision and accuracy

During surgery, your consultant will use the CORI surgical system to create a customised 3D digital model of your knee. This three-dimensional view helps them determine the right size of implant for you and create a tailored plan for how it will be placed during the operation. This is done according to your exact anatomy, making it as precise as possible.

As an added benefit, the 3D digital model eliminates the need for a CT scan of your knee before surgery.

During the procedure, your consultant will use the CORI surgical system to perform the procedure as they have planned it. The robotics will move as they move, combining innovative technology with the skill and expertise of a specialist orthopaedic consultant. The system sends information about your knee to the robotics-assisted handpiece more than 300 times per second, allowing your consultant to remove damaged parts of your knee joint, balance your joint, and fit the implant accurately.

With knee replacement surgery, precision and accuracy is key to achieving long-term function and movement. If an implant is positioned incorrectly, it can lead to joint instability and a deterioration in knee function. In combining the skills of our talented consultants with this surgical system, we can achieve new levels of precision and accuracy. The increased accuracy can also result in a more natural feeling after surgery, helping you move more freely and perform certain movements, such as bending, more easily after surgery. 

A tailored experience

Your knee replacement experience will be based on a unique plan tailored to your needs. Through 3D digital technology, your consultant can fit your implant according to your exact anatomy. They will choose an implant that best meets your needs, including options that allow you to keep more of your natural bone and ligaments, which can help you regain function faster after surgery.

Durability and long-lasting results

Traditional knee replacements last for an average of 15 to 20 years.

Implants that are designed to be used with the CORI Surgical System are made with an exceptionally durable material called Oxinium Oxidized Zirconium, which has been shown to last significantly longer than traditional implants.

The precision and accuracy CORI robotics-assisted knee surgery offers also helps ensure long-lasting results beyond the traditional timeframe. The ability to fit the implant more accurately to your individual anatomy offers the best chance for a natural feeling knee and encourages better function and mobility long term.

A faster recovery journey

CORI robotics-assisted knee surgery also provides a smoother, faster recovery time. With optimised accuracy and precision, there is less chance of damage to the healthy tissues during surgery. So, there is less healing to be done, and your function and movement will improve faster than with traditional surgery.

A faster recovery time allows for a faster return to normal life and the activities you love.

CORI is surgeon-controlled for maximum precision

Although CORI uses robotic equipment to perform your knee surgery with maximum precision and accuracy, the system is controlled by your consultant. The robotics will move as they do, combining innovative technology with the skill of a specialist orthopaedic consultant. Your consultant remains in control of CORI throughout the duration of your procedure, making all incisions and resections with the use of the robotic arm and the data provided.

If you want to find out more about CORI robotics-assisted knee surgery, you can call a member of our friendly advisory team for more information on 0141 300 5009.

Our fixed-price packages include the cost of your surgery and all appropriate aftercare appointments. The cost of this will be confirmed in writing before you agree to have treatment with us.

However, any pre-surgery diagnostic tests and your consultant’s outpatient appointment consultation fee are charged separately. We provide fixed-term monthly payment plans over 10 months to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest-free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 14.9% APR. Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a period that suits you.