Dr. William Rainer, a joint-replacement orthopedic surgeon with Community Hospital’s Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, reached a significant milestone in knee-replacement surgeries performed at Community Hospital.

Dr. William Rainer recently surpassed 250  knee-replacement procedures utilizing the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution and the ATTUNE Knee System.

According to a news release from Community Hospital, the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution uses a variety of advanced technologies to provide surgeons with the information and tools they need to perform an accurate and precise knee replacement, personalized for the patient’s specific anatomy. The technology is designed for digital precision, which may improve early patient outcomes following total-knee-replacement surgery.

The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution is controlled entirely by the highly skilled surgeons and does not operate autonomously.

Meanwhile, the ATTUNE Knee System, an innovative knee implant that works in harmony with the patient’s anatomy to deliver stability and motion, has been used in more than 2 million individuals worldwide since 2011. Compared to other primary knee systems, ATTUNE Knee delivers greater flexion and a faster recovery that allows patients to get back to living the life they want to live.

Dr. Rainer shared his perspective on the milestone, saying, “The addition of the Velys robot to Community Hospital’s technology platforms for contemporary surgery has been excellent. I have personally seen exceptional patient outcomes and satisfaction utilizing this robotic assisted strategy for knee replacement. The intraoperative process has also been streamlined making for a more enjoyable and reliable surgical experience with less unexpected results.

“Patients also appreciate knowing they are getting the most advanced surgical strategy available, right here in the Grand Valley.”