Modern technique for Joint replacement

MAKOplasty® with the use of a Robotic Arm

We are completely prepared in terms of computer software to use this technology for both knee and hip replacement surgeries. 

mako_physician_education_40With the efficiency of this technology and the expertise and experience of our team of doctors, surgery performed with robotic arm allows a surgeon to more accurately place the artificial joint. This lengthens the usage life of the artificial joint. Furthermore, the robotic arm enables the surgeon to remove only the parts of the bone that are necessary, reducing pain and speeding up the recovery process.

MAKO Hip surgery      MAKO knee

Advantages of Joint Replacement with MAKOplasty®

  • Less pain when compared with traditional joint replacement methods
  • Less incidences of infection
  • Patient is able to walk within 24 hours after surgery
  • Artificial knee and hip joints last longer than usual
  • Patient is able to return home more quickly and will recover at the hospital for no more than three days
  • Less blood loss
  • Quicker recovery
  • Smaller incision
  • In knee replacement surgery the patient will be able to move their knee naturally since the tendons in front and behind the knees as well as the surrounding cartilage are not affected during the procedure

 

Ioannis K. Triantafyllopoulos, MD, MSci, PhD, FEBOT
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Hellas
Lecturer of Orthopaedics, Medical School, University of Athens, Hellas