St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Invests in Advanced Technology for Total Knee Replacement
February 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 21, 2022
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Sam Skinner, Marketing & Communications
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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Invests in Advanced Technology Designed for Digital Precision and Accuracy in Total Knee Replacement
The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, the latest advancement that helps surgeons perform knee replacement surgery, is now available at St. Joe’s
LEWISTON, IDAHO – St. Joseph Regional Medical Center announced today that it has invested $550,000 in new technology designed for digital precision and accuracy in total knee replacement. The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution is helping surgeons perform knee replacement surgery tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy.
“With the goal of improving outcomes for our patients, this new investment ensures St. Joe’s is supporting our community by employing the latest available technology,” said St. Joe’s CEO, Ed Freysinger. “Surgeons and patients have numerous approaches and technology to choose from; this is the latest advancement in total knee replacement and something we’re excited to bring to our region and pleased to offer here at St. Joe’s.”
Dr. Adam Jelinek, an orthopedic surgeon with Catalyst Medical Group, is now performing total knee replacements with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution and will conduct the first local surgeries at St. Joe’s on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Dr. Jelinek, has been performing total knee replacements for 13 years and is looking forward to providing this option to area patients.
“This the latest knee replacement technology available today,” said Dr. Jelinek. “It provides information during surgery, in real time, that is specific to each patient and his or her unique anatomy, and specifically designed to work in tandem with the knee implant system we are already using.”
Every knee is different, as is every patient requiring a knee replacement procedure. This technology uses data that’s tailored to each patient’s anatomy to help ensure more predictable results to improve outcomes, increase mobility and help patients recover faster.
Important Safety Information
The performance of knee replacements depends on age, weight, activity level, and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have knee replacement surgery. Only an orthopedic surgeon can determine if knee or hip replacement is required based on an individual patient's condition.
Gold Seal of Excellence
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has earned three separate Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Disease-Specific Care Certifications for knee replacement, hip replacement and spinal fusion. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to provide safe and effective patient care.
Blue Distinction Center for Knee & Hip Replacement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance companies have designated hospitals as Blue Distinction Centers that are proven to outperform their peers in the areas of quality and safety. St. Joe’s is proud to have received these designations, which identify facilities with proven expertise in providing specialty care, giving our patients peace of mind when making important healthcare decisions.
About St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, part of ScionHealth, is the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Wash. providing advanced-level specialty healthcare. Our commitment to providing safe, exceptional care for our community means having highly-skilled and certified physicians on our healthcare team and a quality facility with the latest in medical technology. St. Joseph has more than 120 board-certified physicians and providers, active in both primary care and specialty practice. We seek to enhance the quality of life of the citizens we serve in our local communities through the promotion of health, by assuring compassion, sharing knowledge, providing technology and communicating a love for what we do. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Making Communities Healthier® by Continuing the Healing Ministry of Jesus.
For more information about St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, visit sjrmc.org. For more information about ScionHealth, visit ScionHealth.com.
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