TMINI® Miniature Robotic System Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeon in Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler and Mesa, AZ
The TMINI® Miniature Robotic System is a handheld, wireless robotic platform that assists Dr. Eccles during total knee replacement. Patient-specific 3D planning and real-time feedback help guide bone preparation and implant position. Dr. Eccles was the first surgeon in Arizona to perform a handheld robotic knee replacement.
What is the TMINI® Miniature Robotic System?
The TMINI® Miniature Robotic System by THINK Surgical is an advanced, handheld, wireless robotic platform designed to assist surgeons during total knee replacement surgery.
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How does TMINI Robotic System improve precision in knee replacement surgery?
TMINI uses patient-specific 3D planning to guide implant placement and bone preparation. During the procedure, real-time robotic feedback allows surgeons to make precise, informed adjustments, helping optimize alignment, balance, and joint mechanics.
How is the TMINI Robotic System different from other robotic knee replacement systems?
Unlike larger, fixed robotic platforms, the TMINI System is portable, handheld, and minimally intrusive in the operating room. This design reduces setup time while maintaining the accuracy and consistency expected from robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.
What benefits does the TMINI Robotic System offer patients?
By improving accuracy and consistency, the TMINI robotic system may support:
- Improved implant alignment and fit
- Enhanced joint stability
- More natural knee movement
- Potentially smoother recovery and long-term implant performance
Is the TMINI Robotic System FDA cleared?
Yes. The TMINI Miniature Robotic System has received FDA 510(k) clearance for use in total knee arthroplasty, including workflows that allow intraoperative refinement of implant positioning.
Has the TMINI Robotic System been used in clinical practice?
Yes. The TMINI System has been used in hundreds of total knee replacement procedures across the United States and continues to gain adoption in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers.
Dr. Eccles was the first surgeon in the state of Arizona to perform a handheld robotic knee replacement.
