Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery

EvergreenHealth Monroe's Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System uses robotic technology that helps surgeons perform joint surgery more accurately than ever before. The robotic arm, developed by the medical technology company Stryker, gives your orthopedic surgeons the highest degree of precision throughout your procedure, including muscular and soft-tissue alignment.

The Stryker Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Technology removed the often imperceptible "shake" of a surgeon's hand.

Our expert surgeons undergo significant training on the Mako system in order to achieve the highest level of accuracy during joint replacement surgery, giving you:

• A better and longer-performing implant
• Restored natural range of motion
• Less pain after surgery
• Faster recovery

This previously unattainable level of precision also significantly reduces your chances for future complications, infections and the need for additional corrective surgeries.

Prior to your surgery, you'll get a CT scan of your joint, which is used to generate a 3D virtual model of your anatomy. The model is then uploaded to the Mako system software and is used to create a pre-operative plan personally tailored to you.

The 3-D model of your joint gives your surgeon a comprehensive picture of your joint and the surrounding area.

This detailed model allows your doctor to evaluate your bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment and even the surrounding bone and tissue so they can determine the optimal size, placement, and alignment of your new joint.

Throughout your surgery, your surgeon is in control of the Mako robotic arm from start to finish, first removing any diseased bone and cartilage before placing your new joint.

Another benefit of the Mako system is that it provides real-time data to your surgeon throughout your procedure, allowing them to continuously assess the movement and tension of your new joint and make any needed adjustments.

While this technology cannot replace the experience and skillset of your surgeon, it gives them a significant advantage and helps ensure the ultimate level of precision.

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