I used a surgeon in Milwaukee. He did use the Stryker/Mako robotic assistant, and I highly recommend that. It's up to the patient to have the surgeon use the robotic assistant.

The medical/hospital system I use is Froedert/Medical College of Wisconsin. Across the board, they have excellent doctors and surgeons. And by being affiliated with the Medical College in Madison, they have access to the latest research/developments in the field of medicine, including surgery.

If you don't live in Wisconsin, I suggest finding a surgeon in his/her late 30s to late 40s, with a solid med school pedigree and ideally, a residency from Mayo or the Cleveland Clinic. Experience with a robotic assistant is also a requirement, or was a requirement for me.

I had my knees replaced in 2022 and now I'm in the gym every day. I take spin classes 5 days a week and work with a trainer for strength and core. I'm 69 and will be 70 in a few months. I have absolutely no pain in my knees and the prostheses don't make noise (although being noise-free is rare).

I hope this helps.