Riverside Healthcare | The Journey | Summer 2021

Summer 2021 9 Mako to the rescue Painful arthritis of the knee or hip? Mako for joint replacement might be the perfect fit for you With Mako, your surgeon can create a personalized plan for your joint replacement. The process starts with a CT scan that creates a 3D image of your anatomy, giving your surgeon more precise information than traditional x-rays or CT scans. Once in surgery, your surgeon uses Mako’s robotic arm to shave away damaged bone. Mako’s AccuStop technology uses the previously collected 3D imagery to allow work only within the predefined surgical area. This allows the surgeon to cut less bone by only removing what is needed. By doing this, your surgeon can ensure an exact fit for the new artificial joint. Natural motion and enhanced stability Mako uses Stryker ’s knee replacement implants. These implants are different from traditional knee implants in that they replicate the knee’s natural circular motion and offer enhanced stability. Stryker ’s knee implants have been used in more than 2 million knee replacements worldwide. Mako promotes faster healing too. The procedure helps protect healthy bone by eliminating only what is needed for the new joint. This can result in a shorter recovery time and less pain—so you can get back to doing what you love. in the operating room Take the first step Need a new joint? Our orthopedic specialists are here to help. Meet the team, request an appointment and more at RiversideHealthcare.org/orthopedics . Riverside Orthopedic specialists Mohammed Ahmed, MD, and Jonathan Cotton, MD, provide Mako robotic surgery for knees and hips. The da Vinci XI is a robotic surgery system at Riverside Healthcare. Talk to your doctor Robotic arms may allow doctors to operate more nimbly and efficiently than with traditional laparoscopic surgery. The surgeon can also see the surgical site more easily because of the magnified images, potentially improving their precision. Still, robotic surgery may take longer to perform than standard laparoscopic surgery. The potential for infection, bleeding and a reaction to anesthesia still exists. And in some cases, robotic surgery isn’t an option—or it may not be the best choice. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of robotically assisted surgeries.