We understand that knowing what to expect from your joint replacement experience is important to you. As you are reading through this material, please reach out to us to discuss if you have additional questions.

Each patient is unique and can experience joint pain for different reasons. It is important to talk to us about the reason for your joint pain so you can understand the treatment options available to you. Pain from arthritis and joint degeneration can be constant or come and go, occur with movement or after a period of rest, or be located in one spot or many parts of the body. It is common for patients to try medication and other conservative treatments to treat their knee or hip pain. If you have not experienced adequate relief with those treatment options, you may be a candidate for Mako Total Knee, Total Hip, or Partial Knee replacement.

 

How Mako Works

Mako is an innovative solution for many suffering from painful arthritis of the knee or hip.

Scan. Plan. Mako. Can.

Scan. It all starts with a CT scan to create a detailed view of your joint anatomy.

Plan. The CT scan is used to create a 3D model of your joint. Your surgeon uses this 3D model to create a personalized surgical plan.

Mako Can. During surgery, your surgeon creates uses the robotic arm to follow the plan. The system helps guide instruments within a defined area for accuracy. The surgeon remains fully in control and can adjust the plan during surgery if needed.

It is important to understand that the surgery is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon, who guides Mako’s robotic arm during the surgery to position the implant in the knee and hip joints. The robotic system does not perform surgery, make decisions on its own or move without the surgeon guiding it. 

Types of Procedures

Mako technology may be used for:

• Partial Knee Replacement – for early to mid‑stage arthritis affecting part of the knee
• Total Knee Replacement – for more advanced arthritis affecting the entire knee joint
• Total Hip Replacement – for degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or hip dysplasia

Potential Benefits

Compared to traditional joint replacement surgery, robotic-assisted procedures may offer:

• Smaller incisions
• More precise implant placement
• Less postoperative pain
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery for some patients