Surgeons use latest robotic arm technology to treat early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee
Surgeons at University Medical Center are now able to perform a new, minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure called MAKOplasty®. The hospital recently purchased the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, solidifying its commitment to provide the latest and best surgical solutions to its patients.
“We are proud to be the only hospital in Tennessee with the RIO® Orthopedic System,” said Saad Ehtisham, CEO, University Medical Center. “Two of our board certified orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Jon Cornelius and Dr. Damon Petty, are excited about performing surgeries using the robot and the benefits it allows for their patients. We’re always trying to do more for our patients, and now, patients requiring joint replacement have a more advanced alternative to traditional knee surgery.” Ehtisham commented.
Patient Benefits MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing can:
Facilitate optimal implant positioning, which results in a more natural feeling knee following surgery.
Result in a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay than traditional knee replacement surgery. Promote rapid relief from pain and a return to daily activities.
As a knee arthroplasty procedure, MAKOplasty® is typically covered by most Medicare-approved and private health insurers.
How It Works
The RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System features three dimensional pre-surgical planning. During surgery, the RIO® provides the surgeon with real-time visual, tactile and auditory feedback to facilitate optimal joint resurfacing and implant positioning. It is this optimal placement that can result in more natural knee motion following surgery. During the procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced, sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. An implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again.
“What I love about the RIO® is that I get the results I plan for with accuracy. I tell my patients to think of the robot as an intelligent and precise tool,” said Jon Cornelius, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon. “I also like to reassure them that I am in control the entire time.”
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call 615.449.UMC1 (8621).
About the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System
The MAKO RIOTM is a doctor-friendly surgical platform that uses robotic arm technology and patient-specific visualization know-how. It prepares the knee for the insertion of MAKO’s resurfacing Restoris implant through a small incision. The FDA approved and CE Mark recipient RIOTM system permits doctors to provide accurate, generally reproducible bone resurfacing for a significant, yet largely underserved, patient universe suffering from early to mid-stage osteoarthritic knee ailment. MAKO owns intellectual rights consisting of over 250 owned as well as licensed patents and patent applications in such areas as robotics, computer assisted surgery and implants.
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