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I posted earlier that my left (and first) TKR hasn't really been all that pleasant/easy from 11 months ago.
So I've been completing how to approach both when my right knee really needs it AND if I could continuing my research for a super good surgeon to do left knee revision.
So THANKS, Mandy for posting about the MAKO 'robotic' system. I searched it and got the Stryker info.
It's here but WARNING !!!! is has a live action, in person of surgery doing a TKR.
https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/Mako_SmartRobotics_Overview.html
For my next procedure I'm for sure looking for a surgeon who uses MAKO
Again, WARNING, video is live action, real patient.
Thanks so much Mandy
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Now my lay person's/technical view of "robotic" surgery.
True robots (like we used in the auto plants) are pre-programmed but they function independently when digitally/mechanically are triggered to repeat their cycle.
Those in surgery are not. Surgical 'robots' are really digitally enhanced machines that guide the surgeon using, in this case, digital guidance, measurements, screen views, and dimensional limits shown on a screen (or variety of screens), showing where the bone should be and the surgeon's real time tool locations. The surgeon and staff adjust these if (or as) necessary.
The surgeon is in control all the time with the mechanical + digital helper keeping things to fit the plan.
FWIW