Mako robotic-assisted knee replacement uses advanced imaging and computer-assisted planning to help the surgeon understand the patient’s individual knee anatomy. A CT scan may be used to create a three-dimensional model of the knee before surgery. The surgeon uses this information to plan the bone preparation and implant positioning according to the patient’s anatomy.

During surgery, the robotic-assisted system provides the surgeon with real-time guidance and helps maintain the planned boundaries for bone preparation. The surgeon remains responsible for performing the operation and making decisions based on the patient’s anatomy and clinical needs.

Advantages of Mako Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

• Personalised surgical planning: Three-dimensional planning helps the surgeon assess the patient’s individual knee anatomy before surgery.
• Accurate implant positioning: Robotic assistance can help the surgeon achieve the planned alignment and positioning of the knee implant.
• Controlled bone preparation: The technology helps the surgeon work within the planned boundaries during specific steps of the procedure.
• Potentially less disruption to surrounding tissues: Precise surgical planning and controlled bone preparation may help minimise unnecessary bone and soft-tissue disruption.
• Individualised approach: The surgeon can use the patient’s anatomy and surgical plan to guide implant positioning and balancing.
• Surgeon remains in control: The robotic system assists the surgeon but does not independently perform the knee replacement.