Alan Oster, MD with surgical robot
Frankfort Regional Medical Center is the latest in Central Kentucky to offer robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery with Mako SmartRobotics™, an advancement that transforms the way total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are performed.
“We are proud to offer this highly advanced robotic-assisted technology to the communities we serve,” said John Ballard, Phd, FACHE, chief executive officer. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
The system enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy and can potentially lead to less pain for the patient, less need for pain medication, less need for inpatient physical therapy, better knee movement and improved soft tissue protection compared to manual methods.
“The system allows me to create a personalized plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room,” said Alan Oster, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. “For some patients, this can mean less soft tissue damage; for others, greater bone preservation. During surgery, I can make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the plan.”
During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to execute the predetermined surgical plan and position the implant. By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to protect the healthy bone surrounding the knee joint.
For more information about robotic-assisted technology and orthopedic care at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, please contact Consult-A-Nurse at (877) 376-2631 or visit orthopedic care services.