What should you know about Mako robotic assisted knee replacement?

Before surgery, imaging helps create a model of your knee and supports a plan for the damaged surfaces. During the operation, the surgeon uses the system to check alignment and prepare bone within the planned area. The technology does not operate independently: the surgeon controls the procedure, confirms the plan and selects the implant. Depending on the damage, the operation may replace part of the knee or all of its main compartments.

People commonly discuss this option when knee osteoarthritis causes pain, stiffness or reduced walking ability despite non-surgical care. Suitability depends on your examination, imaging, general health, bone quality and the pattern of joint damage.

Ask which compartments will be treated, what implant materials are proposed, and how the plan changes if findings differ during surgery. Prepare your home for safe walking, arrange help for early daily tasks and learn the prescribed exercises. Recovery involves wound care, gradual walking, knee movement and strengthening. Follow instructions about bathing, driving, work and sport rather than using discomfort alone as a guide.

Contact the surgical team promptly for increasing redness, drainage, wound opening, fever, worsening pain or a sudden loss of movement. Seek emergency care for new chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, or a swollen painful calf. A fall or a new inability to bear weight also needs prompt assessment.

Is my damage suitable for partial or total replacement? What does the Mako plan add in my case? Which implant will you use, and what restrictions and rehabilitation milestones should I expect?