Innovation has always been a motivating force at the Melittaklinik. Recently, our highly qualified team of orthopaedic surgeons has been able to achieve even better results through the use of robotic technology. We are proud to be the only clinic in South Tyrol and beyond to offer a high-tech device for robot assisted hip and knee surgery.
Robot-assisted orthopaedic surgery
for hip and knee joints
Precise, accurate and careful
Through its precision and accuracy, our surgical robot enables operations to be performed in the best possible way. High-resolution imaging technology is used to create an exact 3D model of the affected joint, allowing the surgeon to preplan the individualised operation. This leads to customised treatment and therefore to improved treatment results.
Another advantage of the device is the preservation of healthy tissue. Precise incisions and minimised tissue removal reduce the strain on the patient, resulting in a faster recovery time. This enables patients to return to their daily routine more quickly and to improve their quality of life.
Safe and durable
In the long term, robotic surgery offers improved implant functionality. The even more precise alignment of the implants, compared to a conventional operation, reduces the likelihood of follow-up procedures and enables better long-term function. Our clinic is committed to ensuring that our patients can lead an active and pain-free life - thus the use of robotic surgery is the next logical step.
The safe and successful use of our surgical robot is proven by over 300 published and tested studies and over 850,000 successful procedures worldwide since 2019 (as of 2023).
Experience and expertise
Our team of surgeons has extensive experience and expertise in robotic surgery. Combined with our modern facilities and infrastructure of our clinic, we ensure that our patients receive first-class treatment. All this makes us the leading centre for hip and knee surgery in South Tyrol.
Interview with Dr Julian Lair
Dr Julian Lair explains the advantages of the new surgical robot
Clinical studies in the field of robot-assisted orthopaedics
- 1) Study on knee endoprosthesis (knee TEP) - the artificial knee joint
Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty More Accurately Restored the Posterior Condylar Offset Ratio and the Insall-Salvati Index Compared to the Manual Technique; A Cohort-Matched Study
Journal: Surgical Technology International
Year: 2019
- 2) Study on knee endoprosthesis (knee TEP) - the artificial knee joint
Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty demonstrated greater accuracy and precision to plan compared with manual techniques
Journal: Journal of Knee Surgury
Year: 2018Abstract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29715696/
- 3) Study on partial knee prosthesis - partial replacement of the knee joint
Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: data from a prospective, randomized controlled study
Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Year: 2016
- 4) Study on hip prosthesis (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Accuracy of component positioning in 1980 total hip arthroplasties: a comparative analysis by surgical technique and mode of guidance
Journal: The Journal of Arthroplasty
Year: 2018
- 5) Study on hip prosthesis (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Variance in predicted cup size by 2-dimensional vs 3-dimensional computerized tomography-based templating in primary total hip arthroplasty
Journal: Arthroplasty Today
Year: 2017
- 6) Study on hip prosthesis (hip TEP) - the artificial hip joint
Precision of acetabular cup placement in robotic integrated total hip arthroplasty
Journal: Hip International
Year: 2015