CHEROKEE, Iowa – Cherokee Regional Medical Center is the latest in Northwest Iowa to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee and Total Hip replacement. They are also the first in Northwest Iowa to offer Total Shoulder replacement. Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms the way joint replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less. (1-4)
Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times (6-8) compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things they love, quicker.
“With Mako SmartRobotics™, I can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room,” said Dr. Seth Harrer of Northwest Iowa Bone & Joint. “During surgery, I can confirm my plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line.”
Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 85% between 2020 and 2030, (9) yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery. (10-11)
Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System, (12) which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy in comparison to manual. (13)
Additionally, by 2030, total hip replacements in the US are projected to increase by 71 percent. (9) Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the predetermined surgical plan. In a controlled matched-paired study to measure acetabular bone resection, results suggested greater bone preservation for Mako Total Hip compared to manual surgery. (3)
“We are proud to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Gary Jordan, President/CEO of Cherokee Regional Medical Center. “This addition to our orthopaedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
About Cherokee Regional Medical Center
A leader in rural healthcare for over 100 years, Cherokee Regional Medical Center (Cherokee Regional) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit health care organization with a mission to provide seamless, quality health care services to its communities. Services include a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital; 24-hour Emergency Medical Services; Ambulance services; regional medical clinics in Cherokee, Aurelia, Holstein, Marcus, Sutherland, and Primghar; The Beck, a 32-unit independent senior living complex; Cherokee Regional Home Health; Cherokee Regional Hospice; retail pharmacies in Cherokee and Holstein; Cherokee County Public Health; and the Cherokee Fitness Center. Cherokee Regional is your place for exceptional care. For more information, visit www.cherokeermc.org.
*This project was supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $209,040,063.71 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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