SkyWalker (robot surgeon)

2022: Robot surgeon announcement for complete knee replacement

At the end of August 2022, MicroPort Navibot introduced a robot assisted surgery for complete knee replacement called SkyWalker.

According to a statement from MicroPort Navibot, Ministry of Health USA it gave the SkyWalker device a 510 (K) resolution to offer a robotic solution for total knee arthroplasty. Compatible with the Evolution Medical-Pivot total knee system, the SkyWalker device, according to the developers, has technical advantages such as control accuracy and effective coordination, with special attention to security both before and during operation.

SkyWalker robot surgeon introduced for full knee replacement

The goal of knee replacement is to restore joint function by replacing damaged parts of the knee with prostheses. In some cases, knee replacement is the only way to help the patient.

The main characteristics of the device include:

• Preoperative period: Surgeons are assisted in providing individual care by making implantation plans that are based on CT scans of anatomical data prior to surgery, as well as specific implantation data obtained by the device planning system.
• Intraoperative: Based on the alignment and anatomy of each patient, the SkyWalker system promotes precise positioning of the implant during the surgical procedure to achieve the desired kinematics specific to each patient. The SkyWalker system then allows the surgeon to move quickly to resection thanks to the use of a light mechanical arm with high agility, providing increased surgical accuracy.

The SkyWalker system is also capable of arming surgeons with information that will help achieve the desired joint line reconstruction during patient surgery while providing data for optimal soft tissue balance.^[1]

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