SOVAH HEALTH - DANVILLE CELEBRATES 100TH ROBOTIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
March 15, 2024
Sovah Health – Danville and Ramon Ruberte Thiele, MD recently celebrated the completion of their 100th orthopedic robotic knee replacement surgery. Dr. Ruberte Thiele is an orthopedic surgeon with Spectrum Medical and on medical staff at Sovah Health.
The surgical platform helps patients undergoing knee replacement surgery to recover more quickly while also reducing incision size. Sovah Health is the only healthcare system in south central Virginia to offer the minimally invasive, robot-assisted replacement surgery. In addition to knee replacement surgery, the surgical platform also assists with patients in need of hip replacement.
The surgical robot with 3D technology allows the physician to precisely map out a surgical plan and individualize treatment based on the patient’s anatomy prior to entering the operating room.
Using X-rays to create 3D images of a patient’s unique knee structure and real-time information to monitor any anatomical movements during the procedure, the technology enhances the surgeon’s ability to place knee implants with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
“We are immensely proud of our outstanding orthopedic surgery team and thankful for the positive impact they make in our patients,” said Steve Heatherly, Market President and CEO of Sovah Health. “We’re committed to delivering exceptional care to Danville, Pittsylvania County, and the surrounding areas, ensuring accessibility to top-quality orthopedic services like our cutting-edge robotic technology.”
Minimally invasive orthopedic knee surgery helps reduce tissue trauma, scarring, blood loss and the incision size. Patients often recover quicker and with less pain, returning home 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
Learn more about robotic orthopedic care at Sovah Health at: https://www.sovahhealth.com/robotics.