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Our team of diverse professionals combine a holistic approach to address pain at the source.
What is Mako™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement?
Mako™ Robotic-Assisted technology represents the highest level of precision currently available for patients requiring a knee replacement due to advanced joint degeneration. The process begins with a specialized CT scan used to create a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy. This allows your surgeon to build a digital "roadmap" and select the perfect implant size and alignment for your specific body mechanics before you ever enter the operating room.During the procedure, the Mako™ robotic arm acts as an extension of the surgeon's hand, using "haptic" technology to ensure every movement stays within the precise boundaries of your digital plan. This prevents the accidental removal of healthy bone and protects the delicate ligaments and soft tissues that traditional "manual" surgery might disturb.
The Goodlife Approach: "Bespoke" Restoration for Lasting Wellness
At Goodlife Physical Medicine, we move beyond the goal of just "replacing a part." Our mission is to provide a total structural CURE by ensuring perfect anatomical symmetry when anatomic structure has been too severely altered to respond to nonsurgical management. We recognize that a replacement is only successful if it integrates perfectly with the rest of your body's kinetic chain.By utilizing Mako™ technology to ensure a "bespoke" fit, we minimize the post-operative imbalances that often lead to chronic pain in the opposite hip or lower back. This extreme precision allows for a much faster return to the active work of Physical Therapy, where our team can focus on retraining your movement patterns for a joint that feels natural from your very first step. Our goal is to restore your joint's natural alignment and stability so thoroughly that you can return to an active life without the limitations of the past.
Right for You?
Mako™ Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement may be the necessary step in your multidisciplinary plan if you experience:
- Advanced Osteoarthritis or joint "bone-on-bone" grinding that has not improved with interventional care.
- Chronic swelling and inflammation that persists despite rest and conservative treatment.
- Significant knee deformity, such as bowing in or out of the joint.
- A desire for the most precise, technology-driven surgical outcome to ensure long-term implant longevity.
Potential Benefits
- Precision-Matched Anatomy: Matches your unique bone structure for a more natural-feeling joint and improved balance.
- Tissue-Sparing Accuracy: Protects healthy bone and ligaments, often leading to less post-operative pain and smaller scars.
- Accelerated Functional Recovery: Minimizes surgical trauma, allowing for a faster transition into physical rehabilitation.
- Enhanced Long-Term Stability: Reduces the risk of implant misalignment, potentially delaying or preventing the need for future revision surgery.
How It Works
4 Locations: Serving the South Bay of Los Angeles
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Disclaimers: Individual results may vary. Mako™ Robotic-Assisted surgery is a major surgical procedure performed by a board-certified surgeon as part of a comprehensive care plan. No warranties or guarantees are made regarding a total "cure" or specific functional outcomes. The clinical necessity of surgery is determined by a thorough evaluation and diagnostic imaging. Insurance coverage is subject to your carrier's specific "fail-first" protocols and plan benefits.