OrthoIndy is the first in Indiana and one of the first in the country to offer the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA), otherwise known as partial knee replacement. This technology is designed to provide accuracy and consistency during partial knee replacement.
The OrthoIndy team performed its first partial knee replacement with the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in December 2024, led by Dr. Philip Huang. Having used this technology for total knee replacements for four years, Dr. Huang is now the first in Indiana to apply it to partial knee replacement procedures. He says the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution helps him perform knee replacements with the use of data that’s tailored to each patient’s anatomy.
“The technology allows for greater precision and accuracy during the procedure, which is a critical aspect for partial knee replacements specifically,” said Dr. Huang. “As a result, patients undergoing partial knee replacements with the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution often experience a faster recovery while also hopefully improving long term outcomes and survivorship. Barring any complications, patients go home the same day – whereas traditional procedures require them to stay in the hospital for several days.”
Key features of the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for partial knee replacement include a single PROADJUST™ planning screen for personalized planning and an ACCUBALANCE™ graph for personalized balancing throughout the full range of motion.
“The UKA application also enables me to guide precise implant placement without the need for a CT scan,” says Dr. Huang. “Being CT-free benefits the patient, as it reduces radiation exposure and saves time and money during the process.”
