New Robotics-Assisted Knee Replacements

What is a robotics-assisted knee replacement?

CORI Surgical System

The use of the CORI robotics-assisted system advances the way orthopedic surgeons perform partial and total knee replacement surgeries. Every CORI procedure has an individualized plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy. Computer assistance is used to collect the unique shape and motion of your knee to virtually plan the procedure, and robotic assistance is used to accurately perform the procedure. The CORI System does not perform the procedure; rather it assists your surgeon by providing accuracy and precision which is critical to the success of the surgery. This level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel and potential longevity of the knee implant.

What does this mean for you?

  • CT-free system, which equals less radiation
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques
  • Less operating room time, and less time under anesthesia

Dr. Jaime Hernandez
Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Hernandez is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He was specialty trained in hip and knee replacement at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital, and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the specialty society for surgeons focused on hip and knee replacement.

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Mako Total Knee Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

With Mako Total Knee Robotic-arm Assisted Surgery, surgery is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon who uses the Mako System software to pre-plan your surgery. Your orthopaedic surgeon will guide the Mako robotic-arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage. Then the surgeon will insert a Triathlon Total Knee implant.

With over a decade of clinical history, Triathlon single-radius knees are different than traditional knee replacements because they are designed to work with the body to promote natural-like circular motion. This is due to the single radius design of the knee implant. Single radius means that as your knee flexes, the radius is the same, similar to a circle, potentially requiring less effort from your quadriceps muscle.

Mako Total Knee Robotic-arm Assisted Surgery may be the best option for you if you suffer from:

  • Knee pain that interferes with daily activity, and is persistent even at rest
  • Start-up knee pain or stiffness when activities are initiated from a sitting position
  • Failure to respond to non-surgical treatments or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication

Q: Is Mako covered by health insurance providers?

A: We understand that making sure your total knee replacement is covered by health insurance is important to you. Check with your health insurance provider to verify your specific coverage.

Q: How long has the Mako procedure been available? 

A: The first Mako procedure was a partial knee replacement performed in June 2006. Since that time, over 83,000 Mako hip and knee replacement procedures have been performed around the world.

Q: Does the Mako robotic-arm actually perform surgery?

A: No, the robotic-arm doesn’t perform surgery, nor can it make decisions on its own or move without the surgeon guiding it.

Q: How long do knee implants last?

A: Individual results vary and not all patients will have the same postoperative recovery and activity level. The lifetime of a knee replacement is not infinite and varies with each individual.

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