Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons to personalize total knee, partial knee, total hip procedures to each patient in central Minnesota 

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[LITCHFIELD, MN, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024] – Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics is the latest in central Minnesota to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee, Partial Knee and Total Hip. Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms the way total hip replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.^1-4  

 Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times^5-8 compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things they love, quicker.  

“With Mako SmartRobotics™, I can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room,” said Siegfried Feierabend, M.D. of St. Cloud Orthopedics. “During surgery, I can confirm my plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line.” 

Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 85% between 2020 and 2030,⁹ yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery.¹⁰ Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System, which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy.¹¹  

 Mako SmartRobotics™ for Partial Knee replacement is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to protect the healthy bone surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown that robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement has demonstrated increased accuracy of implant position compared to manual partial knee replacement procedures.¹²  

 Additionally, by 2030, total hip replacements in the US are projected to increase by 71%.⁹ Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the predetermined surgical plan. In a controlled matched-paired study to measure acetabular bone resection, results suggested greater bone preservation for Mako Total Hip compared to manual surgery.¹  

 “We are proud to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Mary Ellen Wells, CEO of Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.” 

 About Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics 

What began as the Litchfield Hospital nearly a century ago has grown, adapted and advanced to offer state-of-the-art care to area residents. Today, our 25-bed hospital in Litchfield and two clinic locations in Litchfield and Dassel proudly serves the health care needs of Meeker County residents. When at Meeker Memorial, you can count on access to state-of-the-art healthcare accompanied by personalized care offering sophisticated diagnostic, surgical, rehabilitation, family medicine, and specialty services. Learn more at  meekermemorial.org. 

 Contact 

Janae Olson, Foundation & Marketing Director
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References  

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