MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing
MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing is a new procedure designed to provide quicker recovery and improved surgical outcome for patients with osteoarthritis in one part of the knee
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis causing pain, swelling and reduced motion in the joints. It can occur in any joint, but it usually affects the hands, knees, hips or spine.
About 42 million Americans, especially adults age 65 and older, have some form of osteoarthritis.
By selectively targeting the portion of the knee that has been damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons at Wake Forest University Baptist Center are able to perform MAKOplasty® by removing the diseased portion of the knee leaving the healthy bone and tissue surrounding it untouched. An implant is then secured in the knee that will allow it to move smoothly again.
With the aid of the robotic navigation system called the MAKO Tactile Guidance System™, surgeons are able to precisely plan the procedure by mapping the damaged area of the knee before the procedure. A CT scan is taken of the patients knee before the surgery. During the surgery, the plan is carried out using a 3-D visualization system coupled with an intelligent cutting tool that provides the surgeon with visual, tactile, and auditory feedback throughout the procedure. This level of precision enables Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surgeons to restore knee function by resurfacing the arthritic portion of the knee within a 2 to 3 inch incision as opposed to an 8 inch or larger incision with the traditional surgery.
Who are candidates for MAKOplasty®?
If you have:
1. Knee swelling with activity, usually on the inner knee
2. Start up knee pain or stiffness with activities are initiated from a sitting position
You may be a candidate for the MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing Procedure.
To schedule an appointment with one of our board certified orthopedic surgeons call: 336/716-8200.