What is Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology?

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology is an innovative tool used in partial and total knee replacements, as well as total hip replacement surgeries. This system allows surgeons to create a detailed 3D model of your joint using a CT scan, providing a customized surgical plan tailored to your needs.

How Does Mako Robotic-Arm Technology Work?

1. Personalized Pre-Surgery Planning – The process begins with a CT scan of your knee or hip. This scan creates a highly accurate 3D model of your joint, helping the surgeon plan the surgery down to the smallest detail.
2. Guided Surgery with Real-Time Feedback – During the procedure, your surgeon uses the Mako robotic arm to assist in performing the surgery. The robotic system guides the surgeon’s movements and provides real-time feedback, ensuring the joint is placed precisely and balanced for optimal results.
3. Surgeon Control – It’s important to know that the Mako system does not perform surgery on its own. The surgeon is in complete control at all times and can make adjustments during the procedure as needed.

Mako Total Hip

Mako Total Knee

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Conditions Treated with Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

Mako Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement is designed to treat patients suffering from degenerative joint diseases that cause pain, limited mobility and reduced quality of life. These conditions include:

• Partial Knee Replacement – For patients with degenerative joint disease affecting one or two parts of the knee.
• Total Knee Replacement – For patients with mid- to late-stage degenerative joint disease affecting the entire knee.
• Total Hip Replacement – For patients with degenerative hip conditions, including osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and hip dysplasia.

Benefits of Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery

• Personalized Surgery – The Mako system tailors the procedure to your specific anatomy, resulting in a more precise fit and alignment of the joint replacement.
• Less Invasive – The precision of Mako allows for more accurate cuts, which can lead to less tissue damage, potentially reducing recovery time.
• Better Outcome – With the enhanced accuracy of Mako, patients may experience less pain post-surgery, improved joint function, and a faster return to normal activities.

Is Mako Right for You?

If you’re struggling with chronic knee or hip pain caused by degenerative joint disease, you may be a candidate for Mako Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement. Your orthopedic surgeon will assess your condition and recommend the best treatment options.

Meet Our Mako-Certified Surgeons

At OSF HealthCare, our highly trained, Mako-certified surgeons are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for joint replacement patients. Our team includes: