Dr. Brett Feldman and Dr. Jeffery Reeves, orthopedic surgeons with Piedmont Healthcare, are the utilizers of Iredell’s Mako system.
“It is an exciting technology as it allows dynamic positioning of joint implants in the exact position the surgeon wishes to place them. It gives the surgeon control over the surgery that did not previously exist,” said Reeves.
Studies show that Mako SmartRobotics offers multiple benefits for patients, including:
Less bone and soft tissue damage
Less time to hospital discharge
Less need for in-patient physical therapy sessions
Less need for opioid pain medications following the surgery
“Patient outcomes have been terrific. Some of the more challenging issues related to achieving balance and stability in the more difficult cases have been greatly simplified,” said Feldman, who has performed 51 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements using Iredell’s Mako system.
According to Reeves, patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis, or certain types of femoral neck fractures, among others, could be ideal candidates for a Mako surgery.
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