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Franciscan Health Center for Hip & Knee Surgery in Mooresville, Indiana, has introduced the Mako SmartRobotics™ system to its orthopedic surgery offerings. This robotic arm-assisted technology utilizes 3D CT-based planning software, allowing surgeons to understand a patient's anatomy more thoroughly before surgery and create tailored joint replacement plans.
The new technology aims to minimize surgical impact by preserving healthy bone and tissue. This approach is designed to reduce pain, blood loss, trauma on the body, and shorten hospital stays while accelerating recovery. "Being able to offer this highly advanced technology offers another resource for our surgeons to provide the best services and care possible for our patients," stated Lori Warner, administrative director of operations at Franciscan Health Mooresville.
Mako SmartRobotics integrates 3D CT-based planning with AccuStop™ haptic technology on a single platform. The system reportedly yields better outcomes for total knee, total hip, and partial knee procedures. Surgeons use the robotic arm during surgery to remove problematic joints with precision guided by virtual boundaries established through CT scans.
Dr. Joseph Maratt, a joint replacement surgeon at the center, explained that using Mako SmartRobotics enhances understanding of patient anatomy while reducing bone cuts and soft tissue damage. "For most patients, this can mean greater bone preservation," he said.
Additionally, Mako Total Knee combines Stryker's advanced robotic technology with its Triathlon Total Knee System to enhance surgical predictability and accuracy.
