Healing Arthritic Knees With a Robot -- Research Summary
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. It develops as the articular cartilage in the knee begins to deteriorate. When this happens, the joint space between the bones narrows. In severe cases, the bone ends rub against each other and wear away. People with osteoarthritis may have a hard time walking, finding it painful. Stiffness also characterizes the disease. It affects more than 15 million people in the United States alone. (SOURCE: Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
CAUSES/SYMPTOMS: Aging joints, previous injuries and obesity are common causes for osteoarthritis. Symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness, muscle weakness, limping and loss of motion. This “wear and tear” disease can stop people from enjoying life and the activities they love.
NEW MAKOPLASTY TREATMENT: A new surgery technique known as MAKOplasty uses a robot to help surgeons buff out osteoarthritis and custom fit an implant. MAKOplasty uses GPS technology, a 3-D screen and a robot to guide the surgeon’s hand. Before the resurfacing is performed, a 3-D image of the knee is created pinpointing exactly where the arthritis is so that only the diseased tissue is removed. The incision made (4-6 inches) is smaller than total knee replacement (8 inches), and recovery time is faster. Most patients are able to walk out of the hospital the same day as their surgery.
BEST CANDIDATES: Makoplasty is best for those living with painful early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. It suits those who would like a less invasive surgery with a faster recovery time than total knee arthroplasty. Most patients recover in a matter of weeks compared to total knee replacement surgery that can take months to recover. MORE this is the second step [Healing Arthritic Knees With a Robot -- Research Summary | Medical News and Health Information]
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