Mako

The Mako system is widely used in total knee replacement, especially in patients with severe arthritis or damage to the knee joint. During this procedure, the Mako provides:

• Personalized preoperative planning: It uses computed tomography (CT) scans to create a 3D model of the patient’s knee, allowing the surgeon to personalize the surgery.
• Precision in implant placement: The robot helps to align and position the knee implant more precisely, improving long-term knee function and reducing the risk of complications.
• Less invasiveness and faster recovery: The system’s precision helps minimize damage to surrounding tissues, which can lead to faster recovery and less postoperative pain.

In patients with damage limited to a part of the knee, the Mako is used to perform a partial knee replacement. This type of surgery is less invasive and can offer:

• Preservation of the joint: Only the damaged part of the knee is replaced, allowing for a faster recovery and greater preservation of joint function.
• Precision in implant positioning: Robot-assisted surgery improves implant placement, increasing the long-term durability and effectiveness of the procedure.

In cases where a previous knee replacement has failed, the Mako is useful for performing a revision of the knee surgery. The features of the Mako system that benefit this procedure include:

• Detailed assessment of bone structure and knee alignment: It allows for an accurate assessment of the joint and the previous implant.
• Better fit of the new implant: Thanks to personalized planning, a more precise placement of the new implant can be achieved, improving outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.

The Mako is highly effective in total hip replacement surgery, especially for patients with severe wear or arthritis. During this procedure, the Mako helps in the following ways:

• Personalized preoperative planning: Through imaging and 3D models, the Mako allows for more precise planning to align the hip implant with the patient’s specific anatomy.
• Precision in implant placement: Robot-assisted surgery improves hip implant positioning, reducing the risk of dislocation and improving implant longevity.
• Less damage to surrounding tissues: By improving the accuracy of implant placement, the Mako reduces damage to muscles and other tissues, which can result in a faster recovery and less postoperative pain.

In some cases, the Mako is also used to perform a partial hip replacement, where a larger part of the original bone structure is preserved. This procedure is useful for younger patients who need a replacement but have less severe joint wear. The Mako provides:

• Precision in bone preservation: It ensures that as much bone as possible is preserved, which is beneficial for young patients who may need a revision in the future.
• Personalized planning: The system allows for detailed planning to ensure that the implant fits correctly with the patient’s anatomy.

Similar to knee replacement, the Mako is also used to perform revision hip surgery, where the original implant has failed or is causing complications. The Mako helps with:

• Precision in new implant placement: The robot-assisted system allows for a more precise fit of the new implant, improving hip stability and reducing the likelihood of postoperative complications.
• Detailed assessment of tissues and the joint: It allows the surgeon to have a detailed view of the joint and how the new implant will fit within the available space.