Is makoplasty safe?

Yes: It is no less or more safe than any other type of partial knee replacement.

Yes: It is safe but not necessarily necessary. I am a big believer in computer navigation for total knee replacements, but feel makoplasty is extremely expensive for very little gain. Most surgeons that perform a lot of partial knee replacements do not need to use makoplasty.

Usually: Makoplasty is using a robot to assist the surgeon doing joint replacement. It is a tool that has a learning curve. The experience of the surgeon is the most important factor determining outcome.

Very safe: I have performed over 500 makoplasty procedures and it is very very safe . It is superior to all other techniques for precise installation of partial knee replacements. When performed by an experienced makoplasty surgeon, it allows us to balance the tension of your ligaments within a millimeter and make the implants track centrally so they last decades. Mine all go home the same day, little pain.

Yes: All operations have risks which have to be weighed against the possible benefits. Makoplasty joint replacement procedures use a robot and computer to improve the surgeon's precision and consistency. Makoplasty, like any joint replacement operation, has a small (<5%) but real risk of stiffness, infection, blood clot, stroke, and other mechanical problems with the prosthesis.