Mako Robotic Hip & Knee Surgeries
UofL Health – South Hospital offers Mako robotic-arm assisted surgeries for knee and hip replacements. These innovative procedures allow for faster recovery with less post-operative pain.
During hip and knee replacements, the Mako system accurately determines the implant size and provides exact placement of the total joint replacement parts based on the individual patient’s bone anatomy. The robotic arm of the Mako system helps the surgeon performing the procedure to make precise bone cuts and place the total joint hip or knee implants to exactly match the patient’s anatomy based on the preoperative plan. The use of intraoperative computer technology and robotic-assisted surgery for total joint replacement minimizes the risk of human error in implant size, placement and inadvertent soft tissue damage. This type of smart intraoperative technology also provides the surgeon the ability to make any necessary adjustments during the procedure in real-time to achieve the target surgical goal.
Using the Mako system’s 3D model imagery specific for that individual patient, physicians can pre-operatively plan the surgical goals on a computer screen to obtain the surgical goals to provide a pain free along with a well-balanced and stable total knee replacement and then execute the plan using the Mako robotic assisted technology in real time.
Direct Anterior Hip Approach
Your surgery may be performed using the Direct Anterior Approach, a minimally invasive surgical technique used in total hip replacement. This technique may be associated with reducing muscle damage, reduced pain and a faster post-operative recovery. With the anterior hip approach, the operation is on the front and length of incision is smaller than a traditional hip replacement.
After undergoing Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery procedures, patients have reported less short-term pain than those who underwent conventional replacement surgery. Those who undergo Mako systems procedures also report faster recovery times and improved patient satisfaction.