Non-Robotic Knee Replacement

Both procedures are performed by the same surgeon, use comparable implants, and share the same goal - removing the damaged joint surfaces and restoring comfortable, stable movement. The difference lies in how implant positioning and alignment are planned and guided during surgery. Conventional knee replacement is a long-established and extensively performed operation, and for many patients it is entirely the right choice. Which technique suits you is determined by your knee, your overall health and your imaging, and Dr. Ansari performs both.

It is commonly recommended for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, severe cartilage damage, knee joint degeneration, bone-on-bone arthritis, advanced wear and tear, and in selected cases a failed previous knee replacement. Suitability is confirmed only after consultation, clinical examination and imaging - not from a scan report alone.

There is no single threshold. The usual signals are persistent knee pain, difficulty walking, pain while climbing stairs, a reduced range of motion, instability, and pain during rest or sleep, particularly once medication and injections no longer provide lasting relief. The decision is made together at consultation, after a full history, a hands-on physical examination and imaging. If your knee can still be managed without surgery, you will be told so.

You do not have to choose alone, and you should not have to choose based on what a particular hospital owns. Dr. Ansari holds the F.I.J.R. fellowship in joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries covering both robotic and non-robotic techniques, so the recommendation you receive is based on your knee, your imaging and your general health. Both options are discussed openly at consultation, including why one is being suggested over the other.