Ravenna, Ohio-based University Hospitals Portage Medical Center has added Mako’s robotic arm for use in joint replacement procedures.
The system supports total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements, giving surgeons real-time visual, tactile and auditory feedback to improve implant precision. The technology also enables more personalized preoperative planning through 3D imaging and allows for real-time adjustments during surgery, according to a March 6 Weekly Villager report.
Patients eligible for Mako-assisted procedures may benefit from smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery times, the report said.
