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Knee Care

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

CT-planned, sub-millimeter implant precision for the most important joint decision of your life.

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Board-Certified
20+ yrs
Fellowship Trained
Sports Med
Location
Dublin, OH
Approach
Minimally Invasive
Overview

An approach built around your anatomy.

Robotic-assisted knee replacement is a highly advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Kovack performs the operation; the robot is there to enforce the plan. Every move the robot makes is under Dr. Kovack's direct control — what robotic assistance buys is precision the unaided hand cannot match.

In a complex joint as tight as the knee, sub-millimeter accuracy in implant positioning translates directly to more natural motion, lower pain, and longer implant life.

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement at Advantage Orthopedics, Dublin OH
Advantage Orthopedics

Dr. Thomas Kovack, M.D.

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How the procedure works

Pre-operatively, a CT scan is used to build a 3D model of your knee. Dr. Kovack plans implant size, position, and alignment to your specific anatomy. In the operating room, the robotic arm restricts the surgical instruments to that plan — so cuts are made within fractions of a millimeter of where they were planned.

Because robotic assistance allows precise work through smaller incisions, there is less soft-tissue disruption than open knee replacement — which means less post-operative pain, less narcotic use, and a faster return to walking.

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Why precision matters

When a knee implant is well aligned, it moves more naturally, wears more evenly, and lasts longer. Studies of robotic-assisted knee replacement consistently show more accurate implant alignment than conventional techniques, and that accuracy is the single biggest predictor of long-term implant survival.

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Partial and total replacement

Dr. Kovack performs robotic-assisted total knee replacement, robotic-assisted partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, and robotic-assisted knee resurfacing. When only one compartment of the knee is worn out, partial replacement preserves the rest of the joint and feels more like a natural knee.

Scope of Care

What we treat, and how we treat it.

Conditions Treated5

What we treat

  • End-stage knee osteoarthritis
  • Post-traumatic knee arthritis
  • Inflammatory arthritis affecting the knee
  • Isolated medial, lateral, or patellofemoral compartment arthritis (partial replacement)
  • Failed prior knee surgery progressing to arthritis
Procedures Offered4

How we treat it

  • Robotic-assisted total knee replacement
  • Robotic-assisted partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement
  • Robotic-assisted knee resurfacing
  • Revision knee replacement when indicated
Recovery & What to Expect

Most patients walk with assistance within 24 hours of surgery, transition off a walker within 2–3 weeks, drive at 4–6 weeks, and return to most everyday activities by 3 months. Recovery continues to refine for up to a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement — answers to common questions.

What is robotic-assisted knee replacement?
Robotic-assisted knee replacement uses CT-based pre-operative planning and an intraoperative robotic arm to position the implant within fractions of a millimeter of the plan. The surgeon performs the procedure; the robot enforces the plan.
Is robotic knee replacement better than traditional?
Studies show robotic-assisted knee replacement produces more accurate implant alignment than conventional techniques, and may reduce early post-operative pain. Long-term implant survival data continues to favor accurate alignment.
Why would I need a robotic-assisted knee replacement?
It is most often recommended for advanced knee arthritis — usually osteoarthritis — that has stopped responding to physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, and injections, and is limiting daily activity, sleep, or work.
What are the advantages over traditional knee replacement?
Smaller incisions, less soft-tissue damage, less post-operative pain, less time in the hospital, lower infection risk, more accurate alignment, and a faster return to walking, work, and home life.
Do you offer partial knee replacement too?
Yes. When the arthritis is confined to one compartment of the knee, robotic-assisted partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement preserves the unaffected portions of the joint and typically feels more like a natural knee.
How long do robotic-assisted knee implants last?
Modern knee implants are designed to last 20+ years. Accurate alignment — which is exactly what robotic assistance provides — is the single biggest factor in long-term implant survival.
How long is recovery?
Most patients walk with assistance within 24 hours of surgery, drive at 4–6 weeks, and return to most everyday activities by 3 months. Continued strength and motion improvements happen for up to a year.
Further Reading

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Book a consultation with Dr. Thomas Kovack at Advantage Orthopedics in Dublin, Ohio, or call our office to talk through next steps.

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