Mako surgery

Pioneering orthopaedic technology

The Princess Grace Hospital is the first private hospital in the UK to offer robotic orthopaedic procedures for patients requiring joint replacements, such as total and partial knee or hip replacements, by utilising the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted system

The robotic technology we have now gives us the opportunity to deliver something very specific to each individual patient.

Professor Fares Haddad

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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What is robotic joint replacement surgery and how can Mako help?

The Mako robotic arm can help surgeons perform complex hip and knee surgeries where patients feel less pain, have quicker recovery, gain better motion and function, and over time have fewer revisions than standard hip and knee replacement surgeries.

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Being able to walk again, pain free:

I didn't really know a lot about Mako, but it was fantastic for me to see the robotic arm and see how sensitive it was.

Martin

Mako surgery patient

Martin describes how his hip surgery with the Mako Robotic-arm helped to get his life back on track. After struggling for years with the simplest day-to-day activities like walking. Martin visited Mr William Barlett at The Princess Grace Hospital in the hope that we could help with his diseased hip.

What is the MAKO surgical system?

The Mako robotic surgical system allows for a much more accurate placement of your implants compared to more traditional joint replacement methods, meaning that you will have a more natural feeling joint post-op.

The benefits of using the Mako includes fewer complications, less pain and faster recovery times, restoring confidence in your mobility and helping you to return to your active lifestyle sooner. The lifespan of your implant should also be increased as more accurately positioned implants last longer.

Personalised surgery for you

Every body is unique. At The Princess Grace Hospital we take a personalised approach to your healthcare and treatment and the Mako robotic arm-assisted system is no different.

As part of your consultation, patients will undergo a Computer Tomography (CT) scan of their joint (or joints). This scan produces a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy, which is then uploaded onto the Mako system so our consultants can begin to create a personalised pre-operative plan.

During the operation

Based on your personalised pre-operative plan, your surgeon will use Mako to prepare your joint for implant.

The robotic arm guides the surgeon within a pre-defined area, enabling them to remove only the diseased bone whilst preserving your healthy bone areas and tissue. This helps with greater accuracy when aligning and placing your implant.

The Mako robot also allows your surgeon to make any adjustments to your plan during surgery when needed.

Your recovery

Our goal is to get you back to doing what you love best. Your surgeon, nurses and physiotherapists will work with you, set goals and get you back on the move.

You will be closely monitored during your recovery with us at The Princess Grace Hospital, and when discharged, your consultant will arrange a follow up meeting to see how you’ve taken to your new implant and review the progress you’ve made since your operation.

This consultation may include further imaging, such as x-rays.