Robotic-Assisted Technology
We understand that making sure you know what to expect from your joint replacement experience is important to you. As you are reading through this material, if you have additional questions please reach out to us to discuss. Each patient is unique and can experience joint pain for different reasons. Talk to us about the reason for your joint pain to understand the available treatment options. 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 joint pain. If you haven’t experienced adequate relief with those treatment options, you may be a candidate for total or partial joint replacement, which may provide you with pain relief.
Surgeons Specializing In Joint Replacement
Mako Robot Arm-Assisted Surgery
MVSC has invested in the latest technology for joint placement for hip, knee and shoulder surgery. The Mako robotics system uses a 3D CT-based planning software explicitly geared to the patient’s anatomy. Mako’s advanced software develops a plan to assist the surgeon in performing the joint placement.
In the operating room, our surgeons use the robotic arm as an additional tool to assist with the surgical procedure. This technology helps our doctors stay within the planned boundaries defined by the 3D CT scan. During surgery, the orthopedic surgeon guides the Mako robotic arm, making adjustments as needed during the procedures.
All of our surgeons have access to the robotic arm technology. Since everyone’s needs are unique, only you and your surgeon can determine the best approach to your surgical needs.
Partial & Total Knee Replacement
Mako robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement is a treatment option for adults living with mid to late-stage osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Mako provides you with a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. First, a CT scan of the diseased knee joint is taken. This CT scan is uploaded into the Mako System software, where a 3D model of your knee is created. This 3D model is used to pre-plan and assist your surgeon in performing your total knee replacement.
In the operating room, your surgeon follows your personalized surgical plan while preparing the bone for the Triathlon Total Knee implant. With over a decade of clinical history, Triathlon knee replacements are different than traditional knee replacements because they are designed to work with the body to promote natural-like circular motion.
The surgeon guides the robotic arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage within the pre-defined area. The Mako system helps the surgeon stay within the planned boundaries defined when creating the personalized pre-operative plan. In a laboratory study, Mako Technology demonstrated accurate placement of implants to a personalized surgical plan.
It’s important to understand that the surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who guides the robotic arm during the surgery to position the implant in the knee joint. The robotic arm does not perform surgery, make decisions independently, or move without the surgeon guiding the robotic arm. The Mako System also allows your surgeon to adjust your plan during surgery as needed.
Hip Replacement
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology provides you with a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. First, a CT scan of the diseased joint is taken. This CT scan is uploaded into the Mako System software, where a 3D model of your hip is created. This 3D model is used to pre-plan and assist your surgeon in performing your total hip replacement.
In the operating room, your surgeon follows your personalized surgical plan while preparing the bone for the implant. The surgeon guides the robotic-arm within the pre-defined area and the Mako System. The surgeon guides the robotic-arm within the pre-defined area and the Mako System helps the surgeon stay within the planned boundaries that were defined when the personalized pre-operative plan was created. This helps to provide more accurate placement and alignment of your implant. 1,2
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip replacement is a surgical procedure intended for patients who suffer from non-inflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint disease (DJD). Some forms of DJD include osteoarthritis (OA), post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), avascular necrosis (AVN) and hip dysplasia.
Medtronic StealthStation & O-arm
The O-arm
Spine surgery at MVSC has the latest navigation and imaging technology available. StealthStation navigation is integrated with spinal instruments for open and minimally invasive spine procedures. This advanced technology allows our surgeons to have real-time feedback during an operation to determine landmarks on the spine for the placement of implants.
The O-arm Imaging System provides the StealthStation with real-time 2D fluoroscopic and 3D intraoperative imaging. The O-arm works in tandem with the Medtronic StealthStation to supply images for the placement of spinal implants.
