HonorHealth announced on March 9 that it has become the first health system in the United States to perform joint replacement surgery using Stryker’s new Mako RPS handheld robotics technology.
The introduction of this advanced device is significant because it allows surgeons to plan and carry out joint replacement procedures with real-time data and robotic guidance, which can lead to more precise implant positioning and improved patient outcomes. The technology is designed to tailor each procedure to a patient’s unique anatomy, potentially reducing pain and recovery time.
Doug Werner, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at HonorHealth, said, “This technology allows us to deliver highly personalized care with an unprecedented level of accuracy and precision. It gives us the ability to plan each procedure in meticulous detail while remaining adaptable in the operating room. This combination of precision and flexibility helps us optimize alignment, protect healthy tissue, and ultimately improve patient outcomes – enabling patients to move better, experience less pain, and recover with greater confidence.”
Gayle Cassidy, AVP of HonorHealth Orthopedics, said, “Bringing this handheld robotics technology to HonorHealth reflects our commitment to investing in innovations that support patient care. This technology has the potential to reduce case time and anesthesia exposure, and it may eliminate the need for pre-operative radiation or full-leg CT scans in some cases. Most importantly, it supports our goal of delivering safer, more personalized joint replacement care for the communities we serve.”
The first procedure using this technology was completed on January 13 at HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center. Since then, more than 55 cases have been performed. HonorHealth Orthopedics is recognized for its minimally invasive techniques and collaborative approach throughout all stages of patient care.
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