Mako robot for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Mako Robot for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

What is Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery?

Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery is a technology developed for hip and knee joint replacement procedures. It allows your orthopedic surgeon to plan your surgery in advance using the Mako software and perform the operation by guiding the robotic arm to precisely remove bone and cartilage.

The Mako system provides dynamic joint balance by enabling the orthopedic surgeon to make adjustments during the procedure to optimize implant positioning. The robotic arm does not make decisions independently and does not move without the surgeon’s guidance.

Preoperative custom planning enhances implant placement accuracy. The surgeon can modify the plan if necessary based on intraoperative data to achieve optimal joint balance and individualized implant placement.

How Does the Mako System Work?

A CT scan of the affected hip or knee joint is uploaded to the Mako system software, creating a 3D model. The orthopedic surgeon uses the Mako system to develop a personalized joint replacement plan. The surgeon validates the customized plan and makes any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm during surgery.

In the operating room, your surgeon follows the personalized surgical plan while preparing the bone for the new joint. Unlike traditional knee replacement surgeries, robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements are designed to work with the body to enhance natural circular movement.

The surgeon guides the robotic arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage within the predetermined area. The Mako system helps the surgeon stay within the planned boundaries defined during preoperative planning. In a laboratory study, the Mako technology demonstrated implant placement accuracy according to the personalized surgical plan.

It is important to understand that the surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon who directs the robotic arm during the procedure to place the implant in the joint. The robotic arm does not perform the surgery, make decisions on its own, or move without the surgeon’s guidance. The Mako system also allows your surgeon to adjust the plan during surgery as needed.

Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Before surgery, a CT scan of the hip or knee joint is taken to create a 3D virtual model of the patient’s unique anatomy. This 3D model helps the doctor see areas that cannot typically be visualized with X-rays alone. This additional information assists your doctor in determining the optimal implant size, placement, and positioning or in removing bone and cartilage.

The Mako system provides real-time data to your surgeon throughout the procedure and allows for adjustments to the surgical plan if desired. The system establishes virtual boundaries with tactile resistance to help the surgeon stay within the predefined surgical plan.

The surgeon uses the Mako robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage from the joint. The robotic arm guides the implant at a specific angle to ensure accurate positioning and alignment.

Why Use the Mako System?

The advanced Mako robotic system provides surgeons with a precise, predictable, and reproducible surgical experience. It has proven accuracy in implant placement and protection of soft tissues and ligaments during knee and hip replacements.

The Mako system allows orthopedic surgeons to offer advanced robotic technology to their patients, reflecting their commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare.

Mako robotic-assisted surgery enables highly predictable outcomes for hip and knee joint replacements. The system creates a CT-derived 3D model that facilitates precise planning of implant size, orientation, and alignment. Current Mako system applications include partial knee replacement, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement.

Mako Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement

Every patient and knee replacement surgery is unique for various reasons. If no non-surgical knee treatment options provide long-term relief, the patient may be a candidate for Mako robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery.

This option provides a personalized surgical plan based on the patient’s unique anatomy.

General Indications:

Total knee replacement is used for individuals suffering from joint disease due to degenerative, rheumatoid, or post-traumatic arthritis, and for moderate knee deformities.

A CT scan of the patient’s knee joint is taken and digitally uploaded to the Mako system software, creating a 3D knee model. This 3D model serves as a precise guide for the surgeon to plan and perform the patient’s total knee replacement.

In the operating room, the orthopedic surgeon follows the personalized surgical plan and guides the robotic arm to remove the diseased bone and cartilage. The Mako system assists the surgeon in staying within the boundaries set during the preoperative plan.

Contraindications:

Knee replacement surgery is not suitable for patients with certain infections, mental or neuromuscular disorders that pose an unacceptable risk of implant instability, implant fixation failure, postoperative care complications, insufficient bone stock, immature skeletal structure, or severe knee instability.

As with any surgery, serious risks of knee replacement surgery include, but are not limited to, peripheral neuropathies (nerve damage), circulatory disorders (e.g., deep vein thrombosis), genitourinary issues (e.g., kidney failure), gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., paralytic ileus), vascular disorders (e.g., blood clots, blood loss), pulmonary disorders (e.g., embolism, stroke, pneumonia), heart attack, and death.

Mako Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Replacement

If non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy and injections fail to provide long-term relief, it may be time to discuss surgical options with an orthopedic surgeon. Mako robotic-assisted total hip replacement is an option for patients with degenerative hip joint disease or hip injury.

The Mako system offers orthopedic surgeons a personalized surgical experience based on the patient’s diagnosis and unique anatomy. A CT scan of the hip joint is used to create a 3D virtual model. This virtual model is uploaded to the Mako system software and used by the surgeon to develop a personalized surgical plan.

The orthopedic surgeon directs the robotic arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage, prepare the hip socket for the new implant, and ultimately restore hip alignment and function.

Mako robotic-assisted total hip replacement surgery may provide benefits such as increased precision and alignment, reduced blood loss, and improved outcomes with higher activity levels post-surgery.

Mako System Advantages:

  • Studies on the Mako robotic arm have shown reduced postoperative pain on day seven and greater implant placement accuracy in randomized controlled trials.
  • The Mako system is available in more than 19 countries.
  • It has over 10 years of experience with robotic arm technology, including third-generation robotic platforms and multiple knee and hip applications.
  • The Mako system boasts over 50 peer-reviewed clinical publications and more than 350 scientific abstracts accepted at peer-reviewed conferences.
  • The Mako system has completed over 70,000 robotic-assisted hip and knee surgeries.

 

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