Mako® robotic-arm assisted hip surgery at The Beardwood Hospital

The Mako® robotic-arm is used for total hip replacements. It allows our surgeons to be more precise and personalised in their planning.¹

This approach could give you improved function and a more natural feeling in your new joint.²

Ask your consultant about hip replacement surgery using the Mako® surgical system.

“Having MAKO joint replacement surgery offers patients benefits that result in a shorter stay in hospital and quicker recovery times, meaning patients can return home to their families and resume normal activities sooner” Gordon Shepard, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Advanced control, increased precision

Hip replacement surgery involves removing a damaged hip joint and replacing it with an implant.

The Mako® system aids our surgeons during the planning process as well as the procedure itself, allowing for more precise hip replacement operations.

The robotic technology works in tandem with our surgeons and is designed to increase the precision of the procedure to improve outcomes for you.¹

1. Personalised surgical plan

A CT scan will be taken of your hip prior to surgery, which the Mako® system will change into a 3D virtual model of your joint.
The surgeon uses this to design a highly personalised surgery plan.

2. Continued assessment

Mako® provides your surgeon with real-time data throughout the procedure so that they can constantly assess your hip and adjust the plan if needed.

3. Accurate bone removal

The surgeon guides the robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage during the surgery.
The Mako® technology creates a virtual boundary to protect healthy bone and cartilage by constantly referencing the surgical plan.

4. Precise implant placement

The implant is then placed into the hip and carefully guided to the best location.

Measured advantages

There are various benefits to robotic-arm assisted hip replacements. These include:

Greater accuracy and precision

Studies show that Mako® can help the surgeon place your implant more precisely. Precision in implantation is a significant factor in the success of a hip replacement.¹

A shorter hospital stay

This method could see you back in your own home faster than with conventional surgery.³

Less chance of damage to surrounding soft tissue and ligaments

Mako® gives your surgeon greater control over the procedure and establishes boundaries to protect the healthy parts of your hip.⁴

Better feel and function

Studies found that robotic-arm assisted hip replacement surgery leads to better functional outcomes. Patients have reported higher satisfaction and more natural-feeling hips.²

Reduced risk of complications

Using Mako® could reduce your risk of post-surgical complications including dislocation and misalignment.⁵

^{1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3889439/
2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27728953
3 https://journalhss.com/wp-content/uploads/jhss31_37-48.pdf
4 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28362049
5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29776983}

Meet the team

Our experienced orthopaedic consultants offering Mako® robotic-assisted arm for hip replacement surgery.

Find out more about our consultants' professional background and experience below:

• Professor Kuntal Patel
  Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon