7 Ways Robotic Surgery May Help Your Joint Pain

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your options, including some of the most noninvasive surgical treatments available using robotic surgery.

Through the use of robotic-assisted surgery, surgeons are now able to offer minimally invasive and more precise options for many complex surgical procedures, including knee and hip replacements.

For most patients, minimally invasive, robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery offers numerous benefits:

• Reduced post-surgery pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer and smaller scars
• Increased precision
• Faster recovery
• Shorter hospital stay
• Less risk of infection

Mako SmartRobotics™ at Detroit Medical Center

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) orthopedic specialists understand that anyone can be affected by joint pain and you have a variety of goals for your surgery, including reducing pain, regaining mobility, improving quality of life and regaining the ability to participate in work and recreational activities. That’s why we offer Mako SmartRobotics™, a minimally invasive, robot-assisted option to perform knee and hip replacements.

Mako uses 3D CT-based planning software so your surgeon can know more about your anatomy to create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan.

DMC is one of the top health systems in Michigan for the number of Mako surgeries performed each year and has been performing Mako SmartRobotic™ joint replacement surgeries since 2012.

If joint pain is controlling your life and limiting your activities, make an appointment with a DMC orthopedic specialist to discuss your options. We specialize in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for joint pain. Learn more at dmc.org/ortho or call 313-494-9440.