Robotic Makoplasty Knee Surgery – How it Works
How robotic assisted makoplasty knee surgery works While the thought of robotic knee surgery may seem a little like science fiction, the use of robots in the operating room is [...]
How robotic assisted makoplasty knee surgery works While the thought of robotic knee surgery may seem a little like science fiction, the use of robots in the operating room is [...]
Actual X-ray of a mako partial joint resurfacing patient Today the first of many makoplasty robotic joint replacement procedures was performed at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California. [...]
Hi Dr. H, on a partial knee replacement, is there still the need for physical therapy? Thanks, M.D. Rehabilitation after any knee surgery, in my opinion, is key to full [...]
I've been told I need a partial knee replacement (right lateral compartment). I'm wondering if you do Makoplasty procedures now on an outpatient basis? Thanks, K.J. Dear K.J.: Thanks for [...]
Robotic partial knee replacement is sometimes called makoplasty after the company that first developed this technology: Mako. Mako has since sold to Stryker Orthopedics. Partial knee replacement or resurfacing is [...]