Optim Surgery Center in Savannah, Ga., added the Mako Robotic Arm partial knee and total hip replacement procedures.
"Using a virtual 3D model, the Mako system allows me to create patient specific surgical plan on exactly how to position the implant before entering the operating room," said Jonathan Christy, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Optim Surgery Center. "During surgery, I am able to validate that pre-surgical plan and make any necessary adjustments while the robotic arm then allows me to execute with a high level of accuracy and predictability."
Here are five things to know:
1. The Mako Robotic Arm is designed for patients to preplan their surgical procedure and then execute the procedure based on the patient's individual anatomy.
2. Clinical studies show partial knee replacements are two to three times more accurate when surgeons use the robotic technology.
3. Cadaver studies shows acetabular cup placement is four times more accurate and reproducible with the robot than manual hip replacement procedures.
4. Dr. Christy performed the first robotic partial knee replacement at the ASC on Dec. 22, 2016.
5. Optim Surgery Center is focused on orthopedics and has four operating suites along with three procedure rooms.