Mako® Knee Replacement

If you have been diagnosed with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee, you may be a candidate for a Mako partial knee replacement or total knee replacement. Offered at Southeast Georgia Health System, Mako is an innovative robotic arm-assisted surgery that is transforming the way joint replacement surgeries are performed and helping people experience less knee pain.

In 2008, board-certified orthopedic surgeons Denny A. Carter, M.D., and Beau Sasser, M.D., were among the first physicians in the country to conduct partial knee resurfacing procedures using Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. Since then, our orthopedic surgeons have successfully completed hundreds of Mako partial knee replacements at Southeast Georgia Health System.

In 2018, total knee replacement using the Mako technology became available at the Health System. This technology makes joint replacement more precise and preserves healthy bone and tissue.

Make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to discuss your options. To find a provider, call 855-ASK-SGHS (275-7447).

As part of the Mako procedure:

• Physicians make a 3D computer model of the patient’s unique knee anatomy to create a personalized surgical plan.

• With the highly advanced, physician-controlled robotic system’s real-time feedback, surgeons resurface the knee, leaving healthy bone and tissue untouched and removing only diseased bone.

• An implant is aligned and placed in the joint with reproducible precision, which can result in a more natural feeling knee.