ORTHOsoft® Total Knee Navigation System

A smooth, intuitive & reliable experience

Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques are becoming more and more popular as they present several advantages for physicians and patients.

However, visibility of the operated area remains minimal when performing minimally invasive surgery. Computer navigation can then be very helpful in guiding the surgeon to maximize the accuracy of the implant positioning.

The ORTHOsoft Universal Knee Navigation System is definitely a value added product in navigation. 

It is innovative, simple to use and offers several integrated benefits for surgeons, patients, the hospital and the healthcare system.

For the surgeon:

  • Permitting anterior or distal cut first option
  • Providing a gap balancing option
  • Adapting to most types of implants on the market 

For the patient:

  • Navigation provides improved alignment accuracy by up to 18% versus conventional surgery.(1)

Such accuracy is associated with:

  • Faster recovery
  • Extended implant life
  • Improved overall quality of life
  • Significant reduction of systemic emboli (2)
  • Reduced risks of transfusion (3)

“At three months follow-up, the mechanical alignment of the leg reached the desired straight axis in more cases with the computer-navigated implantation.” (4)

A cost effective experience for the hospital & healthcare provider

Speed of recovery and psychosocial variables associated with being ill may have a large effect on hospital & overall healthcare costs. Navigation is known to reduce hospital stay.(5)Moreover, studies show that TKA is quite effective in terms of improved HRQL(6) leading to:

  • Increased hospital profitability
  • Lower healthcare costs due to fewer doctor visits related to distressful psychosocial HQRL factors

Studies also demonstrate that navigation significantly reduces blood drainage and hemoglobin loss versus conventional techniques contributing to further increase hospital profitability.(7)

Psychosocial variables affecting HRQL score 3

Expectation for improvement depression, anxiety, optimism, stress, satisfaction with one’s general health, social functioning, vitality.