From Left to right: Rachel Brecht, RN, Tracy Peterson, RN, Cara Schachtlie, CST, Beth Graves, CST, and Omar Akhtar, MD.
Are you tired of living in pain? With an increasing demand for total joint replacements, Surgery Center Cedar Rapids is excited to become the only Outpatient Surgery Center in the Cedar Rapids Corridor to offer Mako SmartRobotics TM for Same Day Total Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. This innovative robotic technology further advances Surgery Center Cedar Rapids’ Orthopedic program by helping surgeons to know more and cut less.
Mako SmartRobotics™ is a treatment option for individuals suffering from painful osteoarthritis or degeneration of the knee or hip joint. The Mako Technology enhances surgical precision and helps surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery time, allowing patients to get back to the things they love quicker.
Orthopedic surgeon, Omar Akhtar, MD, shared his enthusiasm: “The Mako System transforms the way joint replacement surgeries are performed. By allowing us to create a personalized pre-operative plan using a CT-derived 3D model of each patient’s unique anatomy, we can execute surgeries with unprecedented accuracy. This technology assists surgeons and enhances our capabilities, ensuring optimal implant size, orientation, and alignment which are critical for the longevity of the joint implants and the overall success of the surgery.”
The Mako System’s ability to modify surgical plans intraoperatively and guide the surgeon’s tooling with robotic precision has shown to improve outcomes. Benefits observed from using Mako SmartRobotics™ includes improved placement accuracy of joints, reduced reliance on pain medications, and faster recovery periods.
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has been serving Eastern Iowa patients for over 20 years and is the only Advanced Orthopedic Certified Ambulatory Surgical Center in the Cedar Rapids Corridor. Their expertise, experience, and commitment to offer innovative technology and cutting-edge techniques, allow Surgery Center Cedar Rapids to serve Eastern Iowa patients with the highest quality and patient-focused outpatient surgical care.
Patients experiencing hip and knee pain are encouraged to consult with an Orthopedic Surgeon and ask about the Mako Technology offered at Surgery Center Cedar Rapids.
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