Pioneering robot revolutionises hip and knee joint replacement at Spire Methley Park Hospital

Robotic technology improves surgical accuracy to reduce post-surgery pain
and improve recovery time

Spire Methley Park Hospital has put itself at the forefront of innovative orthopaedic surgery by investing in Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement technology. This is the state-of-the-art robotic technology for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement surgery.

The benefit to patients when surgeons use Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery compared to traditional surgery may include significantly reduced pain after surgery and faster recovery times.

The Mako technology provides each patient with their own personalised surgical plan, bespoke to their specific body shape and surgical requirements. CT scans are used to create a 3D model of the hip or knee for pre-surgical planning. In the operating theatre, the surgeon follows the personalised surgical plan while preparing the bone for the joint implant. The Mako robotic arm guides the surgeon, so they remain within pre-defined surgical areas to avoid the removal of healthy bone tissue. As the surgeon resurfaces the knee or hip joint for the placement of implants, Mako provides real-time feedback to the surgeon, delivering a high degree of precision and accuracy in the placing of the implants.

Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon, Mr Ajit Shetty at the hospital said: “The Mako robotic system is excellent for delivering incredibly accurate hip and knee replacements and the teams at Spire Methley Park are well experienced and trained in these revolutionary techniques. Together we look forward to helping people get back to doing what they love quickly.”

Andrew Webster, Hospital Director said: “At Spire Methley Park Hospital, we are proud to offer this state-of-the-art service to our private patients. The addition of robotic surgery contributes to our aspiration to be the hospital of choice for orthopaedic surgery in the region.”

Consultant specialists offering this new service at Spire Methley Park Hospital include Mr Aaron Ng, Mr Stefan Niculescu, Mr Janos Patko, Mr Vishal Rajput and Mr Ajit Shetty.

Spire Methley Park Hospital team preparing for joint replacement surgery with the new Mako robotic technology

The new Mako robotic technology has arrived at Spire Methley Park Hospital