Advances in technology allow us to be better and do better. Knee replacements have had a high patient satisfaction rate since the beginning, but now this often life-changing surgery has advanced and The Persona IQ smart implant is better and can do better. This premier technology is now being offered at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center and is smart yet simple. During a “Smart” Knee Replacement, the surgeon uses the Persona IQ implant that contains a small Bluetooth-enabled sensor that is integrated with smart technology. This FDA-approved implant is the first of its kind, and it has the ability to collect and transmit vital data to the patient and their care team, connecting them consistently and objectively like never before. It is important to note that the Persona IQ smart implant does not track any personal data including location.
A smart knee replacement offers the benefit of advanced technology, providing real-time data and monitoring capabilities that enhance postoperative care, improve rehabilitation outcomes, and contribute to a more personalized and efficient recovery process for patients.
Here are 7 Benefits of a “Smart” Knee Replacement
- Objective Monitoring - the Persona IQ allows the care team to monitor patient progress in a way that was previously not possible. The sensor measures and records key recovery metrics such as the range of motion, step count, walking speed, and stride length.
- Less Pain and Scarring - this implant was designed to give surgeons more options in matching each patient's bone Surgeons now have more accurate information regarding the size, shape, and fit of the knee implant. Precisely placing implants and minimizing damage to surrounding tissue is key to patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Equipment Assurance - the Persona IQ will alert the healthcare team if something isn't working properly. This malfunction could be due to infection, component issues, or simple device failure. Being alerted right away, allows the care team to intervene and make necessary changes quickly and efficiently.
- Higher Quality of Care - the real-time reporting of this smart implant gives the medical team an early heads up to potential stalls in recovery, allowing them to take a proactive approach. Doctors no longer have to depend solely on patient self-reporting.
- Quicker Recovery Time - due to the precise and small incisions of the “smart” knee replacement, patients often report a faster return to their everyday activities. Many patients also report significantly less pain after surgery.
- Supports Patient Compliance - the goal after any surgery is 100% patient compliance. The smart knee replacement supports this by keeping the patient abreast of daily progress/setbacks. This encourages them to be an active member of their own after-care team.
- Better Surgical Outcomes - as with most surgeries, patients are encouraged to be physically active as soon as it seems safe to do so. Unfortunately, too much physical activity too soon can damage a newly acquired joint The “smart” implant will alert the care team if a patient is overexerting themselves and necessary changes can then be made.
If you or your loved one would like to learn more about a “Smart” Knee Replacement, contact the experts at SMOC today! We would love to help get you back to living, the smart way!
Dr. Anthony M. Bevilaqua is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. Dr. Bevilacqua served in the US Army and is a leader in the region and on staff at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center with offices in Suffolk, Harbour View and Chesapeake, Virginia.
