Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement

Joint replacement

How does robotic joint replacement work? In the example of a knee replacement, a 3D model is formed for each patient using a CT scan of the patient’s knee. This model is used to prepare a surgical plan and determine the implant’s size and shape. During the surgery, the robotic arm is guided by the surgeon. Based on the patient-specific plan to prepare the patient’s knee joint, only the diseased bone is removed, safeguarding the healthy bone and tissue. Next, the surgeon uses the robotic arm to implant the replacement prosthesis and make real-time adjustments to fit, ligament tension, and soft tissue balance. The computerized navigation also eliminates variability, allowing the joint to work more smoothly and with less wear and tear.

Mako knee or hip replacement

Have traditional treatments failed to provide the relief you need from hip or knee pain caused by arthritis? You may be a candidate for Mako knee or hip replacement.

Using advanced robotic technology, Mako enables surgeons to perform joint replacement procedures with unparalleled accuracy for reduced pain, faster recovery times, and improved outcomes. With its sophisticated 3D imaging and robotic arm guidance, Mako's AccuStop™ technology helps surgeons plan and execute surgeries with remarkable precision, ensuring optimal alignment and tissue preservation.

MedStar Union Memorial was the first hospital in Maryland, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital were the first hospitals in Washington, D.C., to perform total joint replacements using Mako technology. Mako knee or hip replacement is also available at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

Most patients are candidates for Mako knee or hip replacement as long as they have good bone quality and a specialized CT scan.

ROSA knee replacement

The ROSA, or Robotic Surgical Assistant, is offered at several MedStar Health locations. It supports surgeons performing total knee replacement with features that help them tailor the placement of your knee implant just for you.

During your procedure, ROSA utilizes a camera and optical trackers attached to your leg to know exactly where your knee is in space. If your leg moves even a fraction of an inch, the robot can tell and adjust accordingly. This helps ensure that the plan your surgeon put into place is executed as intended. Throughout your surgery, ROSA knee provides your surgeon with data about your knee. This information, combined with your surgeon’s skill, helps them know how to position your implant based on your unique anatomy.