St. Luke’s first in region to use new hip replacement navigation system

St. Luke’s orthopedic surgeons are first in the region and third in Pennsylvania to use the new VELYS Hip Navigation System when performing anterior hip replacement surgery. St. Luke’s is also second in New Jersey to use the VELYS system.
This innovative, digital guidance technology further enhances the precision that is routinely achieved by St. Luke’s orthopedic joint replacement surgeons during this exacting procedure.
The anterior (from the front) hip replacement approach is a less invasive, muscle-sparing surgical technique. The surgeon makes an incision at the front of the hip, then works between the muscles to keep them intact, instead of working through the buttocks or side of the hip as is common with traditional hip replacement.

The VELYS Hip Navigation System combines real-time, fluoroscopy imaging (moving X-rays) with real-time, digital data acquisition and display features to confirm the surgeon’s judgment in the optimal placement of hip prostheses.
“The continuous guidance of the VELYS system throughout the surgery complements the surgeon’s skill set and workflow with increased accuracy in placing implants in the hip and pelvis exactly where we know they need to go,” said St. Luke’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Adam Sadler, one of the early adopters of the system at St. Luke’s. “This helps reduce complications due to implant positioning, promotes maximum functionality of the hip, and properly recreates the hip anatomy.”
Sadler started including the system in his total hip surgeries early this year, but also was instrumental in its testing and introduction at St Luke’s.

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