With 40% of referrals from primary physicians related to joint and musculoskeletal health, being able to actively enjoy life without aches, pains, and movement difficulty is a major concern in health care today. At the same time, orthopedic surgeons are moving into increasingly sophisticated procedures to help people with joint issues maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
One of these procedures is Robotic-assisted Partial Knee Replacement. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at UW Health, Dr. Richard Illgen, describes the breadth of orthopedic treatments today, what we can do to prevent the wearing out of joints, and the precision and accuracy of the new robotic-assisted knee replacement option.
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orthoaccess@uwhealth.org
