Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement

Your joint pain is different from anyone else who suffers from knees or hips damaged by arthritis, injury or age-related wear and tear. That’s why our skilled orthopedic surgeons use the Mako SmartRobotics™ system for knee and hip replacement surgery. It allows us to place your implant precisely where it best fits your unique alignment and anatomy.

• Experience a more natural feel in the joint
• Regain joint strength, mobility and balance
• Reduce risk of soft tissue damage or other complications

In most cases, patients also experience less pain after surgery, stay fewer hours in the hospital and need less physical therapy during rehabilitation.

1. Start with a CT scan

Your surgeon creates a 3-D virtual model of your joint using CT scan images and software technology built into the Mako SmartRobotics system. This helps your surgeon know more about your unique anatomy than a standard X-ray can provide.

2. Plan the surgery

Before your procedure, your surgeon plans each step of your surgery using Mako’s sophisticated software technology and the 3-D model of your joint.

• Determine the size and position of your implant to give you the best fit
• Set precise virtual boundaries or stops using AccuStop™ haptic technology to cut less and help spare healthy bone, ligaments and tissue
• Align your implant precisely for your bone structure so it acts as naturally as possible in your body

It’s important to understand that your surgeon is in total control of the robotic arm during your surgery. The robotic system does not perform surgery or make decisions on its own. It acts as an extension of your surgeon’s hands.

3. Get results that restore strength, function and balance

Your surgeon assesses the movement and tension of your new joint during surgery, using real-time data provided by the Mako SmartRobotics system. This allows your surgeon to adjust your surgical plan if needed to give you the best possible fit.

_{All surgery carries risk. See your orthopedic surgeon to discuss your potential benefits and risks. Not all patients will have the same postoperative recovery and activity level. Individual results vary.}

At Goshen Orthopedics, we understand joint pain and the toll it takes on enjoying life. Our team of specialists will diagnose your problem, create a custom treatment plan and get you moving again – pain free. Call (574) 534-2548 to schedule a consultation.