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Wayne HealthCare, Orthopedic Associates
Offer new technology for Knee Replacements
Innovative Robotic Technology Allows Surgeons to Personalize Procedures
to Each Patient in Greenville, Ohio
[Greenville, OH, January 18, 2019] – Wayne HealthCare is the first
hospital in the West Central Ohio and Dayton regions to offer Stryker’s
robotic-arm assisted total knee application for use with its Mako
System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms
the way total knee replacements are performed.
The Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with
its clinically proven GetAroundKnee (Triathlon Total Knee System), to
enable surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience for
patients. “Mako is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are
performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical
experience based on their specific diagnosis, pathology and
anatomy. More importantly, the Mako robotic-arm assisted
technology is a new and progressive type of technology that takes the
human error out of the necessary bone cuts during surgery,” said Chad
Weber, DO, FAOAO of Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio.
“Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio is excited to partner with
Wayne HealthCare to be the first in the area to offer this
transformative technology for knee replacements. Stryker’s robotic-arm
assisted application will allow implants to be precisely aligned, which
will lead to great patient outcomes and longevity of knee
replacements,” said Dr. Weber.
Using a virtual 3D model, the Mako System allows surgeons to create
each patient’s surgical plan pre-operatively before entering the
operating room. During surgery, the surgeon can validate that plan and
make any necessary adjustments with hands on guidance of the
robotic-arm to execute that plan.
The Mako Total Knee application is a knee replacement treatment option
designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to
osteoarthritis. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons
can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and
identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each
patient’s unique anatomy. The Mako System also enables surgeons to
virtually modify the surgical plan intra-operatively and assists the
surgeon in executing bone resections.
“As a forward –looking organization, we are proud to be the first
hospital in our region to offer this highly advanced robotic
technology,” said Terri Flood, Director of Business Development and
Marketing of Wayne HealthCare. “This addition to our orthopedic service
line further demonstrates our commitment to introduce new medical
technology and services while becoming a regional destination for joint
replacement surgery.”
Wayne HealthCare will host a community open house on Saturday, March 9,
2019 from 2:00 - 4:00pm to celebrate this new technology. Attendees
will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Chad Weber, tour the surgery
center, and meet our Mako robot.
To learn more about the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology visit
waynehealthcare.org/robotics or call 800-824-9861.
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