Singapore, Feb. 17 -- The time taken for a total knee replacement procedure could be cut by half, thanks to new technology developed by Alexandra Hospital.

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm is integrated into a robot's software to determine the optimal positioning of implants in a fraction of a second. Robots are commonly used to make the operation more precise.

Total knee replacement is among the most common procedures performed here, with about 6,000 such cases each year.

While the accurate positioning of implants is crucial to the success of the operation, deciding on the optimal placement is a complex process due to the unique bone and ligament structures of each patient.

Currently, this is done during the course o...