Mako Robotic Assisted Surgery

Game Changer in Knee and Hip Replacement

UK King's Daughters is pleased to now offer total knee and hip replacements using Stryker’s robotic-arm assisted Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. Mako knee replacement is available in both Ashland and Portsmouth. Mako hip replacement is available in Portsmouth.

How the Mako System works

The Mako System offers tremendous benefits to patients. The surgeon is able to make more precise incisions, helping to preserve healthy bone and protect soft tissue and ligaments. This leads to improved outcomes and, potentially, longer-lasting knee and hip replacements.

Through CT-based 3D modeling, orthopedic surgeons use the Mako Total Knee and Hip applications to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each patient’s specific diagnosis and unique anatomy. During surgery, surgeons can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments while controlling the robotic arm to perform the procedure.

Knee Replacement

Available in Ashland & Portsmouth

*Orthopedic surgeons* *Brock Johnson, M.D.,* George Aitken, M.D., *Felix Cheung, M.D.,* *Gerry Trinidad, M.D., Steven Carawan, M.D., and Laura Reese, D.O., with the Mako Total Knee System.*

Each patient is unique and can experience joint pain for different reasons. Pain from arthritis and joint degeneration can be constant or come and go and can occur with movement or after a period of rest. Knee replacement surgery can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints.

The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System is a revolutionary new procedure that approaches total knee replacement like the unique individual you are.

“This is a patient-specific procedure. Everybody’s different. By using the Mako, we’re able to make the knee fit the patient as opposed to the patient fitting the knee,” said Ryan Ison, vice president, King’s Daughters Integrated Practices.

Dr. Trinidad sees patients at King’s Daughters Portsmouth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, located at 1729 Kinneys Lane, Suite 102. He also sees patients in Jackson and Ironton, Ohio.

Hip Replacement

Available in Portsmouth

The Mako Total Hip application is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. The surgeon guides the robotic-arm to prepare the hip socket and position the implant.

In clinical studies, Mako SmartRobotics™ for total hip replacement demonstrated preservation of healthy bone, less likelihood of hip dislocation and reduced blood loss.

“Mako is a complete game changer for joint replacement. We have seen great success in our patients who have chosen these procedures,” said Dr. Trinidad. “These techniques allow for faster healing times and less time spent in the hospital.”