Ram Pothuri R, Jeyaraman Madhan, Jeyaraman Naveen, Yadav Sankalp, Venkatasalam Ravichandran
Orthopaedics and Trauma, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bengaluru, IND.
Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, IND.
Cureus. 2023 Sep 7;15(9):e44820. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44820. eCollection 2023 Sep.
Integrating robotics into orthopedic healthcare represents a transformative paradigm shift driven by technological advancements. This editorial explores the profound impact of robotics on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Robotics redefines precision in orthopedic surgery through advanced imaging and real-time feedback, resulting in minimized disruption to tissues and faster recovery. Personalized treatment plans leverage robotics' capabilities to tailor procedures to individual anatomical characteristics, enhancing outcomes and reducing complications. Minimally invasive procedures, facilitated by robotics, mitigate trauma and expedite patient recovery. This collaboration between surgeons and robotic systems enhances precision without supplanting human expertise. Moreover, robotics extends to postoperative rehabilitation, utilizing exoskeletons and motion-capture systems to optimize mobility and strength recovery. While challenges of cost and training exist, proactive collaborations are shaping the future of robotics in orthopedic care. Ethical considerations underline the importance of balancing human intervention with robotic assistance. As robotics evolves, orthopedic healthcare embraces a future where technology and human expertise synergize, ultimately conquering musculoskeletal conditions.
将机器人技术融入骨科医疗保健领域,是由技术进步推动的一种变革性范式转变。这篇社论探讨了机器人技术对肌肉骨骼疾病的诊断、治疗和康复的深远影响。机器人技术通过先进的成像和实时反馈重新定义了骨科手术的精准度,从而将对组织的干扰降至最低,并加快康复速度。个性化治疗方案利用机器人技术的能力,根据个体解剖特征定制手术程序,提高治疗效果并减少并发症。机器人辅助的微创手术减轻了创伤,加快了患者的康复。外科医生与机器人系统之间的这种协作提高了精准度,同时又不会取代人类的专业知识。此外,机器人技术还延伸到术后康复领域,利用外骨骼和动作捕捉系统来优化活动能力和力量恢复。尽管存在成本和培训方面的挑战,但积极的合作正在塑造骨科护理中机器人技术的未来。伦理考量凸显了在人类干预与机器人辅助之间取得平衡的重要性。随着机器人技术的不断发展,骨科医疗保健迎来了一个技术与人类专业知识协同发展的未来,最终攻克肌肉骨骼疾病。