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No other technologies currently offer Mako’s comprehensive solutions.
Mako SmartRobotics™ combines 3D CT-based planning and AccuStop™ haptic technology into one system which has demonstrated enhanced outcomes for total hip, total knee and partial knee patients compared to manual surgery. 4,5,6
18 years
Market experience.
Mako SmartRoboticsTM has 18 years of experience in the joint replacement landscape.*
2M+
High patient demand.
Over 2 million patients searched for Mako in 2024 alone.**
425+
Tested and trusted.1,2,3
Mako has been the subject of over 425 peer-reviewed published manuscripts.*
“Stryker has a unique portfolio of financing options that in this day and age have become incredibly important.”
Marty Rosenberg, Carmel, IN
CEO Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Marty Rosenberg is a paid consultant of Stryker. The opinions expressed by Marty Rosenberg are those of Marty Rosenberg and not necessarily those of Stryker. Individual experiences may vary.
3D CT-based planning
AccuStopTM haptic technology
Greater precision to plan2,3,7
Compared to manual procedures
Improved outcomes4,5,6
Compared to manual procedures
Increased patient satisfaction6,8,9
Compared to manual procedures
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“Mako SmartRoboticsTM has revolutionized my practice and changed the results of my patients.”
Kirby Hitt, M.D., Temple, TX
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Kirby Hitt’s experience on his transition from manual joint replacement techniques to using Mako SmartRoboticsTM.
Dr. Hitt is a paid consultant of Stryker. The opinions expressed by Dr. Hitt are those of Dr. Hitt and not necessarily those of Stryker. Individual experiences may vary.
Hear from your peers.
“Mako SmartRobotics™ has enabled Dosher to help improve the quality of life of our local community by providing access to the most innovative solution for joint replacement surgery.”
Lynda Stanley, FACHE
President & CEO, Dosher Memorial Hospital
Southport, NC
The opinions expressed by Lynda Stanley are those of Lynda Stanley and not necessarily those of Stryker. Individual experiences may vary.
Mako can reduce surgeon
mental and physical fatigue.17,18
mental and physical fatigue.17,18
Comparison of Mako Total Hip robotic-assisted vs manual technique
The health and well-being of employees has become a critically important factor in workplace culture. Studies have shown that orthopaedic surgery is a mentally and physically demanding surgical specialty with surgeons experiencing or reporting health concerns linked to training and practicing orthopaedics.19,20,21,22
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for your patients and surgeons.
Don't fall behind attracting future talent.
73% of adult recon fellows have access to Mako at a facility during their rotations.
Many teaching institutions have integrated Mako into their training programs.*
Interested in learning about options for bringing Mako to your facility?
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References
*Stryker’s 2023 sales data
**Stryker's 2024 sales data
- Kayani B, Konan S, Thakrar RR, Huq SS, Haddad FS. Assuring the long-term total joint arthroplasty: a triad of variables. Bone Joint J. 2019;101-B(1_Supple_A):11-18. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.101B1.BJJ-2018-0377.R1
- Bell SW, Anthony I, Jones B, MacLean A, Rowe P, Blyth M. Improved Accuracy of Component Positioning with Robotic-Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Data from a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98(8):627-635. doi:10.2106/JBJS.15.00664
- Deckey DG, Rosenow CS, Verhey JT, et al. Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty improves accuracy and precision compared to conventional techniques. Bone Joint J. 2021;103-B(6 Supple A):74-80. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.103B6.BJJ-2020-2003.R1
- Illgen, R, Bukowski, B, Abiola, R, Anderson, P, Chughtai, M, Khlopas, A, Mont, M. Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: Outcomes at minimum two year follow up. Surgical Technology International. 2017 July 25; 30:365-372.
- Kayani B, Konan S, Tahmassebi J, Pietrzak JRT, Haddad FS. Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty is associated with improved early functional recovery and reduced time to hospital discharge compared with conventional jig-based total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study. The Bone and Joint Journal. 2018;100-B:930-7
- Kleeblad LJ, Borus T, Coon T, Dounchis J, Nguyen J, Pearle A. Midterm survivorship and patient satisfaction of robotic-arm assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a multicenter study. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018:1-8.
- Sicat CS, Buchalter DB, Luthringer TA, Schwarzkopf R, Vigdorchik JM. Intraoperative Technology Use Improves Accuracy of Functional Safe Zone Targeting in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2022;37(7S):S540-S545. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.038
- Cool CL, Needham KA, Khlopas A, Mont MA. Revision analysis of robotic arm-assisted and manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2019;34(5):926-931. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2019.01.018
- Domb BG, Redmond JM, Louis SS, et al. Accuracy of Component Positioning in 1980 Total Hip Arthroplasties: A Comparative Analysis by Surgical Technique and Mode of Guidance. J Arthroplasty. 2015;30(12):2208 2218. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2015.06.059
- Cool CL, Jacofsky DJ, Seeger KA, Sodhi N, Mont MA. A 90-day episode-of-care cost analysis of robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty. J Comp Eff Res. 2019;8(5):327-336. doi:10.2217/cer-2018-0136
- Pierce J, Needham C, Adams C, Coppolecchia AB, Lavernia C. Robotic-assisted knee surgery: an economic analysis. Presented at: Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. February 8-11, 2020; Phoenix, AZ.
- Maldonado D, Go C, Kyin C, Rosinsky J, Shapira J, Lall A, Domb B. Robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty is more cost-effective than manual total hip arthroplasty: A Markov Model Analysis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020;00:1-9. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00498
- AOANJR. Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report 2022. Australian Orthopaedic Association; 2022.
- Mont MA, Cool C, Gregory D, Coppolecchia A, Sodhi N, Jacofsky DJ. Health care utilization and payer cost analysis of robotic arm assisted total knee arthroplasty at 30, 60, and 90 days. J Knee Surg. 2021;34(3):328-337. doi:10.1055/s-0039-1695741
- Pierce J, Needham K, Adams C, Coppolecchia A, Lavernia C. Robotic arm-assisted knee surgery: an economic analysis. Am J Manag Care. 2020;26(7):e205-e210. Published 2020 Jul 1. doi:10.37765/ajmc.2020.43763
- Pierce J, Needham K, Adams C, Coppolecchia A, Lavernia C. Robotic assisted total hip arthroplasty: a 90-Day episode of care cost analysis. Presented at: The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Annual Meeting; May 18-20, 2020; Virtual
- Frye B, Nessler J, Gains C, Caba M, Mont M. Physical And Mental Demand During Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Comparison Of Robotic-assisted Vs Manual Technique. ORS 2024 annual conference. Poster 2602. Feb 2-6, 2024
- Abbruzzese K, Valentino AL, Scholl L, et al. Physical and Mental Demand During Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am. 2022;53(4):413-419. doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2022.06.005
- Cohen-Rsenblum AR, Varady NH, Lonovicz O, Chen AF. Repetitive musculoskeletal injuries: a survey of female adult reconstruction surgeons. JoA37 (2022) 1474-1477.
- Daniels AH, DePasse JM, Kamal RN. Orthopaedic Surgeon Burnout: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016;24(4):213- 219. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00148
- Lucasti C, Maraschiello M, Slowinski J, Kowalski J. Prevalence of Back and Neck Pain in Orthopaedic Surgeons in Western New York. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 Jan 6;6(1):e21.00252. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00252. PMID: 34989709; PMCID: PMC8740880
- Swank KR, Furness JE, Baker E, Gehrke CK, Rohde R. A Survey of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Orthopaedic Surgeon: Identifying Injuries, Exacerbating Workplace Factors, and Treatment Patterns in the Orthopaedic Community. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 May 1;6(5):e20.00244. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-20-00244. PMID: 35608969; PMCID: PMC9132526
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