Spire Nottingham Hospital in first VELYS knee replacement

• Spire Nottingham Hospital invests in advanced robotic-assisted surgery

Spire Nottingham Hospital is celebrating its first robotic knee replacement surgeries using the VELYS™ robot, which is designed for digitally precise knee replacements.

Spire Nottingham Hospital proudly announces a ground-breaking milestone as it becomes the first facility in the country to offer VELYS™ Orthopaedic Robotic-Assisted surgery for knee replacements. With this strategic investment, the outstanding CQC rated hospital embraces the future of orthopaedic surgery, ushering in a new era of precision and efficiency.

The VELYS™ technology works by drawing up surgical plans for each patient based on their body shape, which are then followed in the operating theatre by surgeons, who prepare the bone for the joint implant. A robotic arm guides the surgeon so they stay within the right areas to avoid removing healthy bone tissue. While the procedure is taking place, VELYS™ gives real-time feedback to the surgeon to make sure there is a high degree of precision and accuracy in placing the implants.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Bloch operating using VELYS™ at Spire Nottingham Hospital 

Mr Benjamin Bloch, the first Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon who performed the VELYS™ assisted knee replacement in the UK, said “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to perform the first VELYS™ robotic assisted knee replacement in the UK. I think this technology can hugely improve the outcomes of knee replacements for patients.”

Spire Nottingham Hospital has three consultant surgeons currently trained to operate with this technology. The Hospital remains committed to advancing patient care through innovative technologies and collaborative partnerships, reaffirming its position as a leader in orthopaedic surgery.

Spire Nottingham Hospital surgical team