Fire inspector McClure Matthews suffered for more than 4 years with severe leg pain that interfered with a variety of his daily activities. "It hampered me climbing stairs, ladders and climbing around inside roofs for inspections."

Orthopedic Surgeon Abbot Kagan says McClure decided to undergo computer assisted knee replacement to remedy his pain. "What the computer does is that it tries to help us align the knee replacement in a more straight fashion. The computer tells us the accuracy of the alignment."

Dr. Kagan also says that the benefits that the computer brings into the operating room are numerous, helping the surgeon to fine-tune each operation. "If we can make these weight bearing stresses perfectly, then perhaps we can increase the longevity of the prosthesis."

The surgery has made a world of difference to McClure's lifestyle both at home and in his career. "I haven't had a problem climbing ladders or stairs, I almost run up the stairs."

And, the more accurate a physician can be during knee replacement surgery, the better the chance of a quick and successful recovery time for each patient undergoing this procedure.

In less than 14 days, McClure was back on the job thanks to his computer assisted knee surgery.