Stryker’s Mako System Performs 100,000th Joint Replacement

Stryker Orthopaedics celebrated a landmark moment this month as the 100,000^th cumulative robotic-arm assisted procedure in the U.S. was performed using the Mako System.¹ This advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed, enabling surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased accuracy.^2,3,4,5
 
“This milestone demonstrates strong continuing acceptance of this technology and highlights how together with our customers we are creating the future by growing the robotics market,” said Bill Huffnagle, president of Stryker’s Joint Replacement Division. “We look forward to continuing to offer this advanced procedure to more surgeons nationwide.”
 
Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each patient’s unique anatomy. The Mako System also enables surgeons to virtually modify the surgical plan intra-operatively and assists the surgeon in executing bone resections.
 
Earlier this year, Stryker announced the commercial launch of its highly anticipated robotic-arm assisted application, Mako Total Knee, for use with the market leading Triathlon Total Knee System. This latest advancement distinguishes the Mako System as the first and only robotic technology that can be used across the joint replacement service line to perform total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements. These treatment options are designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis.
 
References
¹Stryker Sales Data, June 1, 2017
²Nawabi DH, Conditt MA, Ranawat AS, Dunbar NJ et al. Haptically guided robotic technology in total hip arthroplasty: a cadaveric investigation. J Engineering in Medicine. 2012;227(3):302-309.
³Illgen R. Robotic assisted total hip arthroplasty improves accuracy and clinical outcome compared with manual technique. 44th Annual Advances in Arthroplasty Course. October 7-10, 2014, Cambridge, Mass.
⁴Anthony I, Bell SW, Blyth M, Jones B et al. Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98-A(8):627-35.
⁵Hampp EL, Scholl LY, Prieto M, Chang T, Abbasi AZ, Bhowmik-Stoker M, Otto JK, Jacofsky DJ, Mont MA. “Accuracy Assessment of Robotic and Manual TKA in a Cadaveric Model.” Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty demonstrated greater accuracy to plan compared to manual technique. ORS 2017 Annual Meeting. San Diego. Poster No.2412.