Blue Belt Technologies announces first Navio™ Unicondylar Knee Replacement performed in France (press release)
Blue Belt Technologies announces the first Navio™ unicondylar knee replacement (UKR) procedures performed in France, completed on September 30th, October 15th and Nov 4th 2013 by Professor Philippe Neyret and Dr. Sébastien Lustig at Hospices Civils de Lyon in France. The Navio™ surgical system represents the next generation of precision orthopaedic surgery, with an initial indication for use in UKR procedures and a wide array of future applications in development.
“Navio continues to exceed clinical expectations in its initial applications across the global orthopaedic community. We are excited to engage with Professor Neyret and Dr. Lustig to showcase the Navio technology.”
Professor Neyret utilized the Navio system to assist in surgical planning and precision bone preparation for the patient who presented with lateral compartment osteoarthritis. The Navio system provides image free navigation and planning that creates a precisely aligned surgical plan for implantable components. A robotic-controlled Navio handpiece is then used by the surgeon to resurface the damaged ...
