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Cutting Edge Technology for Full & Partial Knee Replacement
Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms how total and partial knee replacement procedures are done by integrating 3D CT-based planning software and AccuStop™ haptic technology. This cutting-edge technology allows for unparalleled precision, personalised planning, and faster recovery for patients undergoing hip and knee replacements.
How does Mako SmartRobotics™ and AccuStop™ technology work?
With Mako SmartRobotics™, your surgeon can create a personalised surgical plan, and with the help of AccuStop™ technology, they are guided to accurately cut what’s planned for you, which for some patients can help preserve soft tissue and for others can help protect healthy bone.
Personalised Surgical Plan
Before your surgery, your doctor will take a CT scan of your knee joint, which develops a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy. This model helps your doctor see things they can’t typically see with an X-ray alone.
The information provided by Mako helps your surgeon determine the desired size, placement and positioning of your implant. Throughout the procedure, Mako SmartRobotics™ provides real-time data to the surgeon so they can continuously assess the movement and tension of your new joint and adjust your surgical plan if needed.
Arthritic Bone Removal
In the operating room, your surgeon guides Mako’s robotic arm to remove arthritic bone and cartilage from the knee. AccuStop™ technology provides tactile resistance to help your surgeon stay within the boundaries defined in your surgical plan and accurately cut what’s planned for you, which could protect your healthy bone.
Implant Placement and Range-of-Motion Assessment
With the removal of the diseased bone, your implant is placed into the knee joint. Once your implant is successfully placed, it’s off to the recovery room to begin the journey towards strengthening your new joint.
Does the Mako Robotic-Arm actually perform the surgery?
No, surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who uses the surgeon-controlled robotic-arm system to pre-plan the surgery and to position the implant. The robotic-arm does not perform the surgery nor can it make decisions on its own or move in any way without the surgeon guiding it. The Mako System also allows your surgeon to make adjustments to your plan during surgery as needed.