Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement
Experience the latest hip and knee replacement advancements with the trusted Stryker® Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement. Mako’s cutting-edge robots allow surgeons to be more precise and make treatment more personalized for patients. With its innovative capabilities, Mako revolutionizes the surgical experience, promising improved outcomes, faster recovery times, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Procedures that Use Mako Technology
Surgeons use the Mako Robotic Arm System for hip and knee replacements, both total and partial. These procedures replace damaged or diseased joint surfaces using prosthetic components. The goal is to restore function and stop pain.
- Total Hip and Knee Replacement: This entails replacing damaged joints with artificial components. For hips, this involves a metal socket and a ceramic or metal ball attached to a stem. The stem is inserted into the femur. Knees get artificial parts made of metal and plastic. These parts restore smooth movement and function.
- Partial Hip and Knee Replacement: This involves replacing only the damaged parts of the hip or knee with artificial parts. Partial hips have a metal socket and a ceramic or metal ball on a stem in the femur. Partial knees have metal and plastic parts. They keep as much healthy bone and tissue as possible.
The Mako system allows for personalized surgery. It lets surgeons create a preoperative plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy. This ensures a precise bone cut and optimal implant positioning, which helps patients have better outcomes and faster recovery.
Risk Factors
While offering numerous advantages, robotic surgeries also carry common risk factors. These include surgical risks (like infection and bleeding) or issues with the robotic system (like equipment malfunction and technical errors). Specific patient traits, like health and medical history, can also affect the risk of robotic surgery. Additional risks include pain, swelling, and slow wound healing during recovery. Patients should prioritize discussing these risks with their surgeons before robotic surgery to ensure informed decision-making.
Considerations for Mako Technology
Many key factors come into play when considering Mako Robotic-Arm-Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement. Both patients and surgeons must understand each of these concepts before surgery.
- Surgical Time and Complications: While aiming for precision, robotic procedures may extend surgical time and have potential risks such as periprosthetic fractures and pin site complications.
- Disease Specification: Mako technology is specifically designed for patients with non-inflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint disease (DJD), such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip dysplasia.
- Post-Surgery Guidelines: Following the doctor’s post-surgery instructions is crucial for recovery and minimizing complications. This includes adhering to treatment plans and scheduling follow-up appointments as needed.
Understanding these factors helps patients make informed decisions and ensures that Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement fits their health and expectations.
Advantages of Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery
There are numerous advantages of Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery in hip and knee replacement procedures. Here are a few of the benefits that enhance patient outcomes and safety:
- Real-Time Sensory Feedback: The robot gives the surgeon real-time feedback during surgery. This feedback makes bone prep and implant placement more precise and accurate.
- Surgeon Control: The robot is a tool to assist, not replace, human skill. The surgeon remains in control.
- Precise Implant Placement: Robotic guidance enables precise implant placement, minimizing the risk of errors and improving overall joint function and stability.
- Minimal Blood Loss and Smaller Scar: Robotic-assisted surgery is minimally invasive, resulting in minimal blood loss and smaller incisions, which reduces scarring and speeds healing.
- Preservation of Healthy Tissue: Robotic precision helps keep healthy bone and tissue near the joint safe. It reduces the risk of damage during surgery.
Complications of Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement
While Mako robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement surgery offers numerous benefits, it’s important to consider its drawbacks to make an informed decision:
- Cost and Operative Duration: Mako surgery may cost more due to the need for a computed tomography (CT) scan before the procedure. It also requires longer operation times, which can increase the risk of infection.
- Technical and Surgical Challenges: Success hinges on the quality of the CT scans and the proficiency of the surgical team utilizing the Mako surgery system.
- System-Related Issues: Saw-cutting may be interrupted by vibrations or other environmental factors, leading to operational challenges. Additionally, wireless connection issues and hardware problems with the robot can cause technical difficulties.
Recovery Process
After undergoing Mako Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement, patients can expect to return home either the same day or the following day post-surgery. With assistance, individuals typically start walking around on the day of the surgery and may use a walker for balance support. By the second or third week after the procedure, most patients progress to walking without any assistance. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery process, with at least six weeks of therapy recommended.
Thanks to advancements in pain management techniques and the precision of the Mako robot, patients experience significantly reduced pain compared to traditional knee replacements, allowing for early mobilization. This accelerated recovery timeline ensures that patients can resume their daily activities relatively quickly. However, individual recovery times may vary depending on factors such as overall health and the need for additional therapy.
Our Approach to Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement
Mako Robotic-Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement offers patients a state-of-the-art approach to orthopedic surgery, providing enhanced precision, reduced pain, and accelerated recovery times compared to traditional methods. With its ability to optimize joint alignment and position, Mako technology ensures long-term comfort and mobility for individuals undergoing hip or knee replacement procedures. As technology advances and surgical techniques evolve, Mako Robotic-Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement remains at the forefront of orthopedic innovation, offering hope and improved outcomes for patients seeking relief from joint pain and dysfunction.
At Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, we are proud to utilize the latest advancements in orthopedic technology, including the Mako Robotic-assisted joint replacement. By incorporating Mako into our practice, we can create customized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy. Our commitment to innovation ensures that our patients receive the highest quality of care. Schedule a consultation at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health today to see how Mako technology can work for you.
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