DePuy Synthes ’ VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution Paves the Way For Next Generation Knee Replacement Surgery In Australia With The First Clinical Case At Mater Hospital In Sydney

13 Dec, Sydney: DePuy Synthes* in Australia, the orthopaedics business unit of Johnson & Johnson, today announced that the first clinical cases in Australia with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution were undertaken at The Mater Hospital Sydney. The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution is indicated for use with the ATTUNE® Knee System for total knee arthroplasty.Dr. Matt Lyons, orthopaedic surgeon at The Mater Hospital Sydney, said, “Our surgical team has been anticipating the arrival of the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution at the Mater since it first gained approval in Australia. Being able to plan patient-specific surgery tailored to each patient’s individual anatomy with the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution lets us visualise and predict joint stability to support optimal patient outcomes.” Ben Travers, Vice President of DePuy Synthes Australia, Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd, said, “These cases represent a historic first step for patients as we advance next generation surgery with Australia’s first ever clinical use of the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution. The Mater Sydney’s adoption of our innovative surgical technology is only the beginning as we strive to improve patient outcomes through state-of-the-art digital surgery. We look forward to more patients benefiting from the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in hospitals around Australia.” The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution is a first-of-its-kind operating table mounted solution that adapts to the sur...
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