Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a very accurate and precise way of performing hip and knee replacement. The procedure is planned using a 3D model of your hip or knee. The information is loaded into the computer software and a pre-operative plan is produced. This focuses on implant positioning and choosing the ideal-sized implant to replicate your anatomy.

The surgery is then performed by Mr Brock with the assistance of the robotic-arm. The “robot” cannot do the operation on its own. The robotic-arm is utilised for the bone cuts in knee replacement and the reaming of the acetabulum in hip replacement. This utilises a haptic boundary which avoids unnecessary damage to the surrounding tissues. The component positioning can be assessed in real-time and Mr Brock can make adjustments to ensure that each individual receives the best implant alignment and soft tissue belancing.

Mr Brock has been fully certified and trained to perform MAKO robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacements.