Mako Technology

An alternative to traditional knee and hip replacement surgery, Boston Medical Center – Brighton offers innovative Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for increased precision of total hip and knee replacement procedures as well as partial-knee replacement for Boston area patients.

This cutting-edge technology uses GPS software to allow placement of a patient’s hip or knee implants with an accuracy that was never before possible. This accuracy leads to a lower rate of revision and improved longevity of the implants.

The benefits of a Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery may include:

• Improved surgical outcomes resulting in a more natural feeling joint following surgery
• Less implant wear and loosening
• Joint resurfacing
• Bone sparing
• Smaller incision
• Less scarring
• Reduced blood loss
• Shorter hospitalization
• Rapid recovery