Issue 10
HomeThe surgeons at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron have recently been trained on a new treatment option for hip pain, MAKOplasty® total hip replacement.
MAKOplasty® is an innovative solution for people suffering from hip pain that need total hip replacement. During this procedure, the surgeons at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron use the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System to help position the hip implant. This allows the surgeons to review real-time information and images for a more accurate placement, which can be difficult to achieve when using traditional surgical techniques.
If you have one or more of the following symptoms, you may be a good candidate for the MAKOplasty® total hip procedure:
"When a good candidate is identified, the RIO® system helps plan the surgery based on the unique anatomy of the individual patient," explains Dr. Scott M. Heithoff, joint replacement specialist at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron.
MAKOplasty® total hip replacement benefits include the following:
If you would like additional information about MAKOplasty® total hip replacements, please contact Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron at (810) 985-4900.