Even though robotic knee systems have been around for years, the idea of a robot in the operating room can seem scary to some.

Dr. Nathan Cafferky of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) recently published a case series highlighting the benefits of robotic surgical assistants for knee replacement patients in a series of unique total knee arthroplasty cases.

Here’s what you need to know about the robotic surgery Dr. Cafferky and his team can provide for your total knee replacement.