Robotic Knee Replacement System Visuals

for St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton

Project: An educational infographic developed to help patients understand the surgical technology used in a clinical trial. The project translates a complex robotic-assisted procedure into a clear visual workflow, while also demonstrating how emerging medical technologies can be effectively communicated to broader audiences.

Communication need:

Patients participating in clinical trials are often introduced to unfamiliar surgical technologies that can be difficult to understand. There is a need to clearly explain how these systems work, how they support the procedure, and what role they play in patient care. At the same time, emerging technologies require communication tools that can convey complex workflows before they are widely understood.

Audience:

The primary audience included patients enrolled in or considering participation in a clinical trial. Secondary audiences include clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders involved in the development and communication of emerging surgical technologies.

Visual Solution:

I developed an illustrated surgical workflow outlining each stage of the procedure, including pre-operative planning, anatomical registration, ligament balancing, and bone preparation. The design integrates anatomy, device interaction, and interface visuals to clearly communicate both the patient-facing process and the underlying technology.

Outcome:

The final infographic supports patient understanding of complex surgical technology within a clinical trial context. It also demonstrates how detailed workflows and emerging systems can be communicated clearly to a range of audiences, from patients to technical stakeholders.