Next-Generation Knee Replacement

ROSA® Knee Robotic Technology and the Persona IQ® Smart Knee Implant represent the next step in orthopedic innovation and are available through Falmouth Hospital’s Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement. Cape Cod Healthcare is the only healthcare system in Massachusetts performing total knee replacement with both the ROSA Knee System and Persona IQ Smart Knee technologies. These innovative technologies can be used in tandem or independently.

ROSA® Knee Robotic Technology

A New Way to Keep You Moving

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a wear-and-tear condition that destroys joint cartilage and bone. It typically develops after years of constant motion and pressure in the joints. As the cartilage continues to wear away, the joint becomes increasingly painful and difficult to move. If conservative treatment options fail to provide relief, your surgeon may recommend total knee replacement using ROSA Knee robotic technology.

ROSA which stands for Robotic Surgical Assistant, is designed to help your specially trained surgeon tailor the placement of your knee implant just for you. Getting a precise knee implant fit is important to your comfort and overall experience following knee replacement surgery.

ROSA Knee uses data collected before and during surgery to inform your surgeon of many details related to your unique anatomy that may affect your implant fit. By using this data to make more informed decisions, your surgeon is able to plan for and carry out a personalized surgery based upon your individual needs.

Before Surgery

Your preoperative experience will be like that of most total knee patients. But, unlike traditional knee replacement methods, with ROSA Knee, a series of x-rays may be used to create a three- dimensional (3D) model of your knee anatomy. This 3D model will enable the surgeon to plan many specifics of your knee replacement prior to your surgery.

During Surgery

The surgical procedure using ROSA Knee is similar to traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. Your surgeon has been specially trained to use ROSA Knee in order to personalize the surgical approach for your unique anatomy. It’s important to understand that the robot does not operate on its own.

That means it does not move unless your surgeon prompts it to. Your surgeon is still in the operating room the entire time and is making all of the decisions throughout your surgery.

During your procedure, ROSA Knee utilizes a camera and optical trackers attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. If your leg moves even a fraction of an inch, the robot can tell and adjusts accordingly. This helps ensure that the plan your surgeon put into place is executed as intended. Throughout your surgery, ROSA Knee provides your surgeon with data about your knee. This information, combined with your surgeon’s skill, helps them know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy.

After Surgery

Following surgery, you will be hospitalized based upon the recovery plan your surgeon decides is best for you. This hospitalization may range from one to three days. Recovery time varies, but most people should be able to drive after two weeks, garden after three to four weeks, and golf after six to eight weeks. Your surgeon will tell you when and what activities you can return to, and what activities to avoid.

Persona IQ® Smart Knee Implant

A Smarter Way to Regain Mobility

Getting a precise knee implant fit is an important key to your comfort and overall experience following knee replacement surgery. The size, shape, and fit of your knee implants can make a big difference in your satisfaction after total knee replacement.

Cape Cod Healthcare now offers Persona IQ, the only implant that gives you visibility into your post-surgery journey and keeps you connected to your healthcare team every step of the way.

Smart Fit - Your orthopedic surgeon uses your natural knee as a guide in selecting a a knee implant that works with your unique anatomy - for a knee replacement that's personalized specifically for you.

Smart Data - In combination with in-person visits and the ability to access information about your knee anytime, anywhere, your care team is connected to help you have a more informed recovery. Persona IQ implants collect motion data throughout the day and transmit the data to your care team through the mymobility platform. Persona IQ is not a GPS tracking device and you can opt out of sharing your data with your care team at any time.

Persona IQ collects motion on:

• Range of motion
• Stride length
• Walking speed
• Qualified step count
• Distance traveled and cadence

Smart Recovery - With remote access to data, as well as during the course of active patient monitoring, your care team can measure and track the function of your knee for a more informed recovery.

The mymobility app is a personalized way to keep you moving and keep you connected like never before. mymobility provides visibility into your post-surgical recovery including

• Timely education, checklists and reminder notifications
• Effortless communication
• Video-guided exercise tutorials
• Data collection on activity levels, associated pain and progress with your care plan
• Patient progress insights to compare your recovery to similar patients

Schedule an appointment with a specialist at Falmouth Orthopedic Center and learn if knee replacement surgery with the ROSA Knee System and/or Persona IQ Smart Knee technology are right for you.