Is Mako® Robotic-Arm Joint Replacement for You?

Robotic-assisted surgical systems are used in joint replacement to promote accuracy and control and to spare any healthy bones or ligaments from being removed.

In preoperative planning, the imaging software gives your joint replacement specialist the ability to create a personalized plan that meets your specific needs and to predefine the boundaries of your operation.

During surgery, the robotic assistance and intraoperative software help doctors perform complex techniques with enhanced precision and flexibility.

Robotic-assisted joint replacements come with many benefits, and Mako technology can offer:

• Patient-specific surgical plan with preoperative CT scan to develop a 3D virtual model of the involved joint
• Improved accuracy and precision of bone cuts and implant positioning compared to traditional total and partial knee replacements
• More predictable limb alignment compared to traditional knee replacements
• Improved soft tissue balance
• Haptic guidance and safety boundaries reduce the risk of inadvertent soft tissue and ligament damage
• Lower pain scores and better patient satisfaction 6 months after surgery compared to traditional joint replacements

To learn more about Mako Robotic-Arm Technology or if you are suffering from joint pain, request an appointment online with one of our joint replacement specialists at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron or call (810) 985-4900.