The MAKOplasty® Procedure

The MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing procedure is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration and potentially offers the following benefits:

• Improved surgical outcomes
• Less implant wear and loosening
• Joint resurfacing
• Bone sparing
• Smaller incision
• Less scarring
• Reduced blood loss
• Minimal hospitalization
• Rapid recovery

This innovative treatment option is for adults living with early to midstage osteoarthritis (OA) in either the inner (medial), top (patellofemoral), or outer (lateral) compartments of the knee. It is powered by the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, which allows for consistently reproducible precision in performing partial knee resurfacing.

See how MAKOplasty® has improved quality of life for Jerry Walkey:

The RIO® System empowers Glendale Adventist to address the needs of a large and growing, yet currently underserved patient population. Patients who desire a restoration of lifestyle, minimized surgery, reduced pain and rapid recovery may benefit from MAKOplasty®.

During the procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced, sparing the patient's healthy bone and surrounding tissue. An implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again. MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing can:

• Facilitate optimal implant positioning to result in a more natural feeling knee following surgery
• Result in faster recovery and shorter hospital stays than traditional knee replacement surgery
• Be performed on an outpatient basis
• Promote a rapid relief from pain and return to daily activities

Learn more about how MAKOplasty® works:

As a knee arthroplasty procedure, MAKOplasty® is typically covered by most Medicare-approved and private health insurers.

Learn more about MAKOplasty® with Frequently Asked Questions.

To find out if you are a candidate for the MAKOplasty procedure, make an appointment with one of the orthopedic experts at the Glendale Adventist Orthopedic Center. Call (818) 863-4446.