MAKOplasty: Robot-Assisted Partial Knee Resurfacing

A New Option for Knee Patients with Knee Pain

In partnership with Baptist Health, Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute provides a minimally-invasive Partial Knee Resurfacing, called MAKOplasty. JOI surgeons have performed more of these surgical procedures than any other provider in the region.  There is also an option to do a Mako Total Knee Replacement. 

How does it work?

The surgeon uses a highly-advanced robotic arm system to precisely remove and repair only the damaged portion of the knee. A small implant is positioned in the knee while preserving healthy bone, tissue and cartilage while alleviating knee pain and restoring natural function. Recovery time is about six weeks-half the time of a total knee replacement.

What are the Benefits of MAKOplasty Knee Resurfacing?

• Accelerated recovery, and a shorter hospital stay
• Smaller incision (less scarring)
• Better knee function and range of motion
• A more natural-feeling knee

Robotic Total Knee Replacement

JOI also has physicians who perform a Robotic Assisted Total Knee Replacement with Mako Technology.  Many patients want to know the difference between a partial and a total knee replacement.  When considering this question, we like to first look at the anatomy of the knee. Orthopedic surgeons like to think about the knee joint as having three compartments:

1. Medial compartment (inside the knee).
2. Lateral compartment (outside the knee).
3. Patellofemoral compartment (in front of the knee).

Your doctor will assess the amount of damage to these compartments.  The most common area for pain is the medial compartment. Although the arthritic process typically starts in one compartment, it may progress to the other compartments. As the knee degenerates, the smooth cartilage that lines the knee joint deteriorates. This cartilage helps remove friction, distributes the joint forces uniformly and helps cushion the forces by acting like a shock absorber. Unfortunately, this cartilage is one part of the body that cannot repair and regenerate itself.

Your physician would make the decision of whether you need a partial or total knee replacement. 

Physicians certified in performing “MAKOplasty: Robot-assisted Partial Knee Resurfacing”

If you don’t have a doctor preference Request An Appointment Here » or call JOI-2000.

Steven M. Crenshaw, MD

Carl Freeman, MD

Brett P. Frykberg, MD

William G. Pujadas, MD

Carlos R. Tandron, MD

Patient Education

JOI Physicians have several years of experience on the Mako Robot.  You don’t have to live with knee pain anymore, just give us a call at 904-JOI-2000.

A new feature at the JOI Physician Offices:  You can new schedule and cancel follow-up appointments through the JOI Portal. 

You can also schedule new patient Physician appointments HERE.

The experts at the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) specialize in all types of knee pain and can help you get on the road to recovery.  Our physicians have over 6 years of experience on the Mako robot and the latest diagnostic technology to diagnose the issue causing your knee pain.  Once the condition is identified, your physician will develop a plan of care tailored to your individual needs.  Treatments can include physical therapy, home exercise programs, pain management, injections, medications, laser treatment, acupuncture and surgical intervention.  Most post-op patients state that they waited too long before they called to get an appointment.  If you want to learn more about knee pain, please go to KNEE.

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ARE YOU A CANDIDATE? IF YOU SUFFER FROM KNEE PAIN, MAKO MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU.

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