MAKOplastyŽ / Partial Knee Resurfacing for Knee Osteoarthritis
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MAKOplastyŽ Partial Knee Resurfacing is an innovative
treatment option for adults living with early to midstage
osteoarthritis (OA) in either the medial (inner),
patellofemoral (top), or lateral (outer) compartments of the
knee. It is powered by the RIOŽ Robotic Arm Interactive
Orthopedic System, which allows for consistently reproducible
precision in performing partial knee resurfacing.
The RIOŽ System empowers surgeons and hospitals to address
the needs of a large and growing, yet currently underserved
patient population. Patients who desire a restoration of
lifestyle, minimized surgery, reduced pain and rapid recovery
may benefit from MAKOplastyŽ.
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. MAKOplastyŽ
Partial Knee Resurfacing can:
Facilitate optimal implant positioning to result
in a more natural feeling knee following surgery
Result in a more rapid recovery and shorter
hospital stay than traditional knee replacement
surgery
Be performed on an outpatient basis
Promote a rapid relief from pain and return to
daily activities
As a knee arthroplasty procedure, MAKOplastyŽ is
typically covered by most Medicare-approved and private
health insurers.
Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic
System (RIOŽ)
The RIOŽ Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System
features three dimensional pre-surgical planning. During
surgery, the RIOŽ 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.
RIOŽ Features:
Accurately plan implant size, orientation and
alignment utilizing CT-derived 3-D modeling
Enabling the pre-resection capture of
patient-specific kinematic tracking through full
flexion and extension
Real-time intra-operative adjustments for
correct knee kinematics and soft-tissue balance
Minimally invasive and bone sparing, with
minimal tissue trauma for faster recovery
Dr. Pearle feels strongly that patient education is essential for optimal outcome. Please find below a multimedia video animation of partial knee resurfacing. If considering surgery, please view the animation, read the section on frequently asked questions and, importantly, read the section on the risks related to the proposed procedure. Please use this information to better understand your condition and the proposed treatment. Feel free to contact us with additional questions or concerns.
The following links provide you with more information about
the MAKOplasty® procedure:
