St. Joseph’s Health and SOS Now Offering Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Total Hip Replacement
SYRACUSE, NY – St. Joseph’s Health, in collaboration with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), is now offering Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Total Hip replacement. This transformative technology for joint replacement procedures allows surgeons to create patient-specific surgical plans with greater accuracy and precision.
With Mako SmartRobotics™, surgeons can plan procedures based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room. During surgery, the robotic arm assists in executing the plan with precision while allowing the surgeon to make real-time adjustments.
“SOS orthopedic surgeons specialize in the latest, cutting-edge robotic and computer-assisted surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement procedures,” said Dr. David Quinzi of SOS. “In my hands, I believe it gives the patient a more ‘patient-specific’ reconstruction in the sense that I feel I can more accurately match native anatomy. With the CT scan that a patient gets prior to the procedure, I’m able to review a 3D model of the patient’s anatomy before surgery, allowing for more specific planning. Overall, this allows me to disrupt the soft tissues less and hopefully lead to a consistently excellent outcome.”
Mako SmartRobotics Overview | Stryker“We are proud to collaborate with SOS to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Meredith Price, Senior Vice President of Acute Operations at St. Joseph’s Health. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to providing the community with outstanding healthcare.”
Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 85% between 2020 and 2030.9 Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System, which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy.11
Mako SmartRobotics™ for Partial Knee replacement is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to protect the healthy bone surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown that robotic-arm-assisted partial knee replacement has demonstrated increased accuracy of implant position compared to manual partial knee replacement procedures.12
Additionally, by 2030, total hip replacements in the US are projected to increase by 71%.9 Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the predetermined surgical plan.
Being mindful of hip and knee health includes recognizing discomfort or pain early. SOS orthopedic specialists emphasize non-surgical treatments whenever possible, creating personalized care plans tailored to each patient. For those requiring joint replacement, SOS fellowship-trained surgeons provide high-quality surgical care to help patients regain mobility and return to daily activities.
“It’s important to understand that the surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who guides Mako’s robotic arm during the procedure,” added Dr. Quinzi. “Mako does not perform surgery, make decisions on its own, or move without the surgeon guiding it. The technology allows for precision while still enabling surgeons to adjust the plan as needed.”
