Spire Clare Park Hospital steps into the future of joint replacement with robotic-assisted surgery

Spire Clare Park Hospital is proud to be the first hospital in the South of England to offer VELYS™ robotic-assisted surgery, adding a new level of precision and accuracy for total knee replacement surgery. The VELYS™ robotic-assisted solution offers the best of both worlds; the control of a highly skilled consultant coupled with pioneering robotic technology.

The pioneering VELYS™ technology works by drawing up personalised surgical plans for each patient based on their body shape, which are then followed in the operating theatre by surgeons who prepare the bone for the joint implant. To avoid removing healthy bone tissue, a robotic arm guides the surgeon. While the procedure is taking place, VELYS™ gives real-time feedback to the surgeon to make sure there is a high degree of precision and accuracy in placing the implants.

The enhanced level of precision and accuracy may lead to improved outcomes, increased mobility and a faster recovery.

The team taking delivery of the VELYS™ robot

Last week, Mr Zu Nawaz, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performed the very first case at Spire Clare Park Hospital, supported by our excellent theatre team with great success!

Mr Nawaz commented, “VELYS™ proves how intra-operative interaction between technology and the surgeon results in an amazing synergy that is clearly massively beneficial towards patients. A shout out to Depuy team who supported me and my team through the whole process and cases - incredibly knowledgeable and useful throughout.”

Spire Clare Park Hospital currently has four consultant surgeons currently trained to operate with this technology. The Hospital remains committed to advancing patient care through innovative technologies and collaborative partnerships, reaffirming its position as a leader in orthopaedic surgery.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Nawaz and team performs the first VELYS robotic-assisted surgery in Spire Clare Park Hospital