Brookwood Baptist Utilizing Mako Robotic for Hip and Knee Replacements

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

Mako Robot System

In October, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center installed a Mako Robotic Surgery System for hip and knee replacement surgeries, adding to the hospital’s catalog of available robotic-assisted procedures. The system is designed to enhance surgical accuracy when removing diseased bone and cartilage from a damaged joint, as well as when guiding the implant into place. Feedback generated by the Mako system helps the surgeon to stay within clearly defined boundaries so that no healthy bone or tissue is inadvertently removed.

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