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Smith+Nephew has announced a co-marketing agreement with JointVue for its patented OrthoSonic™ 3D Surgery Planning Technology, the only ultrasound device currently available that offers 3D preoperative planning. JointVue’s technology enables surgeons using Smith+Nephew’s CORI◊ Surgical System for robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty to create a customized surgical plan, which may enhance patient satisfaction and improve operating room efficiency.

Preoperative planning gives surgeons detailed insights into a patient’s anatomy, helping them choose the optimal implants before surgery. This planning capability supports just-in-time delivery of implants and instruments, optimizing space use while reducing operating room time and sterilization costs. The integration of JointVue’s OrthoSonic technology with Smith+Nephew’s CORI Surgical System—known for its compact design and scalability—creates an ideal solution for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), where space is often at a premium.

The CORI Surgical System distinguishes itself with its image-agnostic registration options, supporting both image-free and MRI-powered preoperative planning. Now, with the exclusive adoption of JointVue’s OrthoSonic 3D Surgery Planning Technology for Smith+Nephew implants, surgeons can utilize ultrasound to generate a 3D surgical plan in minutes. This radiation-free, automated tool helps tailor the procedure to each patient’s unique needs.

“JointVue’s OrthoSonic technology allows surgeons and patients to get a 3D look inside their knee at the clinic in minutes without radiation – replacing a trip to the imaging center as they get ready for surgery,” said Steven MacDonald, MD, and CEO of JointVue. “The 3D image and automated planning tool helps orthopaedic surgeons personalize the procedure uniquely for each patient.”

As robotic-assisted knee surgery advances, the demand for solutions that accommodate various patient profiles—along with sophisticated planning and execution tools—grows. Robotic-assisted surgery has the potential to significantly improve accuracy and consistency, which may lead to better patient outcomes compared to traditional methods. 1-3

“The addition of JointVue’s technology further expands the imaging modalities available to Smith+Nephew customers for pre-op robotic planning,” said Mayank Shandil, Global SVP of Recon and Robotics Marketing for Smith+Nephew. “The combination of JointVue with the CORI Surgical System for robotic-assisted knee replacement provides a personalized solution for surgeons and patients and is a perfect fit for the growing ASC market.”

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1. Matsumoto T, Nakano N, Hayashi S, et al. Prosthetic orientation, limb alignment, and soft tissue balance with bi-cruciate stabilized total knee arthroplasty: a comparison between the handheld robot and conventional techniques. International Orthopaedics 2023;47(6):1473-80. doi: 10.1007/s00264-023-05737-6
2. Crizer MP, Haffar A, Battenberg A, et al. Robotic Assistance in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Results in Superior Early Functional Recovery and Is More Likely to Meet Patient Expectations. Advances in Orthopedics 2021;2021 doi: 10.1155/2021/4770960
3. Negrín R, Duboy J, Iñiguez M, et al. Robotic-assisted vs conventional surgery in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a clinical and radiological study. Knee Surg Relat Res 2021;33(1):5. doi: 10.1186/s43019-021-00087-2 [published Online First: 2021/02/14]
   
   
   

Source: Smith+Nephew