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Robotic Surgery

MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing is an innovative treatment option for adults living with early to midstage osteoarthritis (OA) in either the medial (inner), patellofemoral (top), or both compartments of the knee. It is powered by the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, which allows for consistently reproducible precision in performing partial knee resurfacing.

kneeSamantha PennApril 19, 2023surgical approach & technology: knees

Computer Navigation

Computer navigation provides the surgeon with the real time 3-D images of the mapped patient’s knee and the surgical instruments during surgery.

kneeSamantha PennApril 19, 2023surgical approach & technology: knees

Surgical Approach: Knees

Knee replacements are preformed through an incision on the front of the knee. There are some different ways to handle the soft tissue and extensor mechanism of the knee which are discussed below. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages.

kneeSamantha PennApril 19, 2023surgical approach & technology: knees