An alternative to traditional knee and hip replacement surgery, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center offers innovative Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for increased precision of total hip and knee replacement procedures as well as partial-knee replacement for Boston area patients.
Mako™ Technology
This cutting-edge technology uses GPS software to allow placement of a patient’s hip or knee implants with an accuracy that was never before possible. This accuracy leads to a lower rate of revision and improved longevity of the implants.
The benefits of a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery may include:
Improved surgical outcomes resulting in a more natural feeling joint following surgery