Mako is ground-breaking robotic technology that has been developed to assist orthopaedic surgeons to carry out personalised joint replacement surgery with greater precision than ever before. It is being used to perform total joint replacements by some of the leading orthopaedic surgeons in the world, including Carrothers Orthopaedics.
If you are considering joint replacement surgery, choosing a surgeon who uses Mako robotic arm assisted technology could help to achieve even better outcomes.
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Benefits of surgery with Mako
There are multiple benefits to Mako robotic arm assisted technology, including:
- Precision – Mako enables orthopaedic surgeons to plan their joint replacement surgery and execute these plans with even greater accuracy than before, according to laboratory studies. Rather than relying on the skill and expertise of the surgeon alone, the support of Mako state-of-the-art robotic arm technology produces unparalleled levels of precision and more consistent results.
- Likely better results – More accurate placement and alignment of the joint implant results in better performance, greater comfort for patients and less soft tissue and ligaments damage. Mako robotic arm assisted surgery is minimally invasive and patients spend less time on the operating table, which means they typically recover faster.
- Higher patient satisfaction – clinical studies show that patients who undergo Mako-assisted surgery have better patient satisfaction scores compared to those who have conventional joint replacement surgery.
- Less pain – Mako patients surveyed six months after surgery reported lower pain scores than patients who had undergone conventional surgery.
- Preservation of healthy bone – the ultra precision achieved with the Mako system means that as much healthy bone as possible is preserved. This is important if revision surgery is required in the future.
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There are two components to MAKO robotic-assisted surgery:
- Pre-operative planning
The system is used to generate a virtual 3D model of the patient’s joint based on the results of a CT scan. This is used to pre-plan the surgical procedure in every detail before the patient reaches the operating table.This means less time under anaesthetic, as well as a reduced risk of error. Having a detailed plan ensures that the surgeon knows precisely where to cut so they remove only diseased bone and can preserve as much of the patient’s healthy bone as possible. - Surgery
During surgery, the robotic arm assisted technology guides the surgeon to prepare the joint and position the implant, making minor adjustments where necessary to achieve pinpoint accuracy.The surgeon is prevented from moving outside the pre-defined area, so they cannot inadvertently remove healthy bone. The implant can be positioned with total accuracy, based on a patient’s unique anatomy. This prevents problems occurring at a later date, such as ligaments wearing against the replacement joint because the positioning is fractionally out.
Risk factors
Mako robotic-assisted surgery carries the same risks as all surgical procedures, however the risk of soft tissue damage is reduced and the time spent on the operating table is less, which generally results in faster recovery.
What is MAKO used to treat?
Mako is a ground-breaking new technology that is only offered by a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the UK. Carrothers Orthopaedic is one of them. We offer Mako-assisted surgery for:
Who it helps
Mako is used to treat patients with severe osteoarthritis who are eligible for joint replacement surgery.
FAQ’s
Does this mean a robot will be performing my surgery rather than a surgeon?
No. Mako technology is used to assist and support the skill and expertise of your orthopaedic surgeon rather than replacing it. During surgery, the Mako system guides the surgeon, based on the pre-operative plan, so he knows exactly where to cut.
What is personalised joint replacement surgery?
Every person’s anatomy is unique to them. A CT scan is used to create a 3D model of the person’s joint. This information is loaded into the Mako system and used to create a unique pre-operative plan based on that person’s individual anatomy.
The surgeon is guided to cut only within the pre-defined area, which means that only diseased bone is removed, and the implant is more accurately aligned with the existing structures of the body. The result is improved comfort and performance.
Personal outcomes – what to expect
Each year, knee replacements enable thousands of patients to enjoy an active life, free of chronic knee pain.
Our patient-care process
- Once all of your diagnostic procedures are completed, we will be able to explain whether surgery is recommended.
- We will go through the procedures with you, covering the operation itself, the recovery process and the future prospects.
- Your orthopaedic surgeon will also explain the risks: these are small, but it is important for you to understand them.
- You can feel reassured that you will receive expert care from the start of the process, including your after-care.
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