Wyoming hospital adds Mako robot for joint replacements

Rock Springs, Wyo.-based Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has added a Stryker Mako robot for total knee and hip replacements, according to a Dec. 28 report from Sweetwater Now.

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The Mako robot offers better outcomes for patients, including less blood loss and quicker recovery times, and easier pre-operative planning for surgeons.  

Total knee replacements in the U.S. are expected to increase 189% by 2030, but approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery. Total hip replacements are also projected to increase by 71%. 

Studies have shown that the Mako robot can offer greater bone preservation, less cutting and more in depth patient-specific planning than manual surgeries. 

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