Swedish Medical Center performs robotic-assisted partial knee replacement in Seattle and Issaquah, WA.

MAKOplasty is an innovative robotic-assisted treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis with damage that is fairly localized and has not progressed to all three compartments of the knee.

During the procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced, sparing the patient's healthy bone and surrounding tissue. An implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again.

MAKOplasty can facilitate ideal implant positioning to result in a more natural feeling knee following surgery, result in a more rapid recovery and shorter hospital stay than traditional knee replacement surgery, and promote a rapid relief from pain and return to daily activities. The procedure allows for consistently reproducible precision in performing partial knee resurfacing. This optimal placement can result in more natural knee motion following surgery.

For more information, visit http://www.swedish.org/mako or call 206-926-9841.