Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Updated Software

Recently, robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasties have become popular because of their promise to lead to enhanced accuracy and efficient planning of the procedure, as well as improved radiographic and clinical outcomes. One robotic system is based on computed tomography (CT) to help with preoperative planning, intraoperative adjusting, and bone cutting for these procedures. The purpose of this article is to describe the second-generation iteration of this CT-based robotic technique by describing the new features using an actual total knee arthroplasty case. This article then becomes a step-by-step guide to performing the procedure, as well as describing the new features of this upgraded system.