Evanston Regional Hospital Launches Omnibotics® Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Unparalleled precision provides patients with a customized joint replacement surgery for restored mobility
(Evanston, WY) - (1/2/2018) – Evanston Regional Hospital announced today that it is now offering OMNIBotics, an advanced robotic-assisted treatment option for total knee replacement. This innovative total knee replacement solution is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. OMNIBotics also allows for a less invasive surgical technique, compared to traditional knee replacement surgery, which may promote a quicker recovery.
“Our goal is to provide our patients with local, leading technology and treatment options to help resolve pain and restore mobility from knee osteoarthritis,” says Jeremy Davis, CEO of Evanston Regional Hospital. “We are proud to offer the sophisticated OMNIBotics technology; allowing patients to step into the future of total knee replacement without leaving Wyoming.”
According to the Center for Disease Control, almost half of all adults develop knee osteoarthritis, commonly known as “wear-and-tear arthritis.” Picture the cartilage in the knee wearing away, lessening the shock-absorption capabilities of the knee with every step. The bones of the joints rub more closely against one another, also causing pain. Chronic knee pain can make even small tasks, like walking up the stairs, feel like a monumental challenge.
“The OMNIBotics technology is designed to return patients to their active lifestyles. It allows me to offer patients a total joint replacement with an improved level of precision and accuracy compared to traditional methods,” says Micah Pullins, DO, orthopedic surgeon at Evanston Regional Hospital. “The patient-specific approach enables optimal leg alignment for improved joint function and a more natural feel.”
The OMNIBotics procedure utilizes advanced software and instrumentation to tailor each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy in order to optimize implant fit and alignment. Patented OMNIBotics Bone Morphing™ technology eliminates the need for costly CT scans or MRIs and allows Dr. Pullins to perform “virtual” surgery on a digital model before any bone is cut. A robotic cutting guide is then used by Dr. Pullins to make the planned bone resections, helping to ensure accuracy. As the surgeon, Dr. Pullins maintains control and decision-making regarding the total knee replacement while providing a customized, patient-specific surgery.
Total joint replacement surgery can provide relief for long-term pain. OMNIBotics is the global leader in robotic-assisted total knee replacement, with more than 17,000 procedures performed to date worldwide.
Dr. Pullins believes in a personalized approach to joint replacement and will discuss with each patient whether the robotic-assisted total knee replacement option is right for them. To learn more visit www.EvanstonRegionalHospital.com/Evanston-Regional-Hospital/campaigns/836.aspx or call 307-783-8435.
About Evanston Regional Hospital
Evanston Regional Hospital is a community hospital committed to providing quality healthcare close to home. Evanston Regional Hospital is the first hospital in Wyoming to earn Chest Pain Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology and was awarded the Top Performer Award by the Joint Commission. In 2017, Evanston Regional Hospital received national recognition for Performance Leadership in Quality among the nation’s rural hospitals. Evanston Regional Hospital is proud to offer a 30-minute ER pledge, which means the ER medical professionals work diligently to see patients within 30 minutes (or less) of their arrival to the ER. For more information, please visit www.EvanstonRegionalHospital.com.
About OMNIlife science™, Inc. (OMNI™)
OMNI is a privately held company with a proprietary robotic platform, OMNIBotics®, which allows surgeons to conduct patient-specific total knee surgery designed to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce hospital costs. In addition, OMNI designs, engineers, manufactures and distributes a wide range of proprietary hip and knee implants and is focused on providing cutting edge technologies to transform outcomes in joint replacement surgery and enhance a surgeon’s ability to help patients live active and pain-free lives. For more information about OMNI, please visit www.omnils.com.