VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Available in Anchorage, Eagle River and the Valley / Wasilla / Palmer
Introducing the VELYS Robotic Assisted Solution for total knee replacements. The implant and surgery are personalized to your specific anatomy, and the surgery is performed using muscle- and tendon-sparing techniques. This results in:
- Greater accuracy
- Less pain
- Increased mobility
- Quicker recovery times
- Better patient outcomes
A couple hours after surgery, I was so amazed that I could walk normally. The pain was gone. And I walked farther that day than I’d ever walked in years.
Cassandra Knolinski, Velys patient
Previous Knee Replacement
Techniques
VELYS Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements
Generically aligned knee replacement
Lengthy recovery process
Post-operative pain, due to muscles and tendons cut during surgery to access knee joint
Knee replacement customized to your specific anatomy and alignment in three dimensions
Faster recovery times
Less pain, since no muscles or
tendons are cut during surgery
Digital precision in knee replacement surgery
Using the VELYS™ Robotic Assisted Solution, Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic can now offer total knee replacement surgery customized to your unique anatomy. The VELYS system includes a robotic-assisted device, a high-speed camera, optical trackers, and data screens that help surgeons achieve the highest possible precision level.
Higher accuracy means better patient outcomes
Robotic-assisted surgery allows for unmatched precision – not only during the operation, but also during the selection of your knee implant. Post-surgery, patients experience a greater range of motion, less pain and an easier rehab.
Minimally invasive technique speeds up recovery
AFOC doctors use a muscle- and tendon-sparing technique with the VELYS system. Instead of cutting through multiple muscles and the quadriceps tendon to access your knee joint, the surgeon will enter from the side of your knee, leaving your muscles intact. This approach leads to a much faster recovery with fewer complications.
VELYS now available at AFOC
AFOC’s very own Dr. Douglas Prevost and Dr. Lars Matkin are now performing total knee replacements with the VELYS Robotic Assisted Solution, available at Creekside Surgery Center and Alaska Regional Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the VELYS system help my doctor?
A: Your surgeon uses the VELYS data to create a 3D model of your knee. Your doctor can then visualize and predict the stability of your knee joint, find the optimal implant fit, perform a highly accurate knee restoration, and verify your final alignment and balance before closing the incision site.
Q: Is the doctor in control during the surgery?
A: Yes, the doctor is in 100% control during the entire surgery. The device does not move or operate on its own.
Q: How do I know if I’m a candidate for VELYS?
A: All candidates for total knee replacement are also candidates for VELYS!
To learn more about VELYS Robotic Assisted Solution for total knee,
call AFOC at (907) 563-3145.