Mako robot guards every move as surgeon replaces arthritic shoulder
Carol Beatty is one of Australia's first to undergo robotic shoulder replacement at Eastwood Hospital.
For years, Adelaide grandmother Carol Beatty lived with chronic shoulder pain from arthritis. It disrupted her sleep and limited her activity with her grandchildren.
This week, she underwent robotic shoulder replacement at Eastwood Hospital using the Mako system. The robot creates a detailed map of the patient's joint before surgery.
It then guides the surgeon with extreme precision. It stops them from straying outside the planned area.
Surgeons say this accuracy cuts damage to surrounding tissue. It also reduces pain and swelling after surgery.
It may also extend the life of the replacement. The technology has already proven successful for hip and knee replacements.
- Carol Beatty from Adelaide
- Patient
- Eastwood Hospital
- Hospital
- Mako robotic system
- Surgical system
Why it mattersRobotic-assisted shoulder replacement can reduce pain and swelling. It may help joint replacements last longer than conventional surgery.
AustraliaAustralians now have access to a more precise shoulder replacement option that may mean less pain and reduced recovery time.
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