02/11/2026
🦾 What Is MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery?
MAKO SmartRobotics™ is an advanced technology used in knee and hip replacement surgery that helps your surgeon plan and perform the operation with greater precision and personalization. It’s especially used for partial or total knee replacements and total hip replacements.
🔍 How It Works
Personalized 3D Planning
Before surgery, a CT scan of your joint creates a detailed 3D model of your unique anatomy. This allows your surgeon to plan exactly how the implant should fit and align for your body.
Surgeon-Guided Robotic Assistance
During surgery, your surgeon guides the MAKO robotic arm. It doesn’t operate on its own—the robot helps keep the cuts and implant placement within the pre-planned boundaries and gives real-time feedback to ensure accuracy.
Precision in Action
Think of it like having a high-definition map and tools during surgery: less guesswork, more accuracy. The robot helps protect healthy bone and soft tissues by making smaller, more exact cuts.
🔎 Why It Matters
✨ Personalized Fit
Every joint is unique. MAKO tailors the plan to your anatomy, aiming for better alignment and function.
✨ Improved Precision
Studies show robotic assistance can improve implant placement accuracy compared with traditional methods.
✨ Less Tissue Trauma
Because the robot helps guide precise cuts, there’s potential for less damage to surrounding tissues and ligaments.
✨ Faster Recovery
Patients often experience reduced pain and a quicker return to movement compared with more traditional approaches.
🧠 What It Isn’t
🤖 The robot does not perform surgery by itself.
Your surgeon is always in control. It’s a tool—not a replacement for expertise.
📌 Bottom Line
MAKO robotic-arm assisted surgery combines advanced imaging, 3D surgical planning, and precise robotic guidance to help orthopedic surgeons deliver a more personalized joint replacement experience. It can help with implant alignment, soft-tissue protection, and potentially better functional outcomes.
