A New Era in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty with the Mako robotic system at LEFKOS STAVROS – The Athens Clinic
The rapid advancement of medical technology is opening new horizons in the treatment of worn joints, with the application of innovative and minimally invasive techniques aimed at optimal functionality, faster recovery, and improved quality of life for patients. LEFKOS STAVROS – The Athens Clinic, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, announces the enhancement of its Robotic Surgery Center with the addition of the groundbreaking Mako robotic arthroplasty system.
The Mako robotic system, developed by Stryker, represents the global future of arthroplasty. It offers orthopedic surgeons unique capabilities in planning and performing all modern hip and knee arthroplasty procedures and provides patients with a personalized surgical experience tailored to their individual diagnosis and anatomy.
Mako’s advanced technology combines preoperative planning with intraoperative precision, ensuring excellent surgical and functional outcomes while minimizing human error. During the operation, the robotic system guides the specially trained and certified orthopedic surgeon with absolute accuracy and stability, offering patients immediate postoperative pain relief, faster recovery, excellent mobility, and optimal implant positioning for enhanced longevity.
The process begins with a CT scan of the affected joint, which is used to create a 3D virtual model of the patient’s unique anatomy. Based on this model, a personalized preoperative plan is developed and then executed with robotic assistance in a minimally invasive manner. During surgery, the Mako system provides continuous feedback to the surgeon through visual, auditory, and tactile signals, ensuring precise bone cuts and implant placement within the pre-defined surgical plan, while allowing real-time adjustments for optimal results.
The detailed preoperative planning and intraoperative accuracy ensure a truly personalized procedure, significantly reducing postoperative complications, accelerating recovery, and ensuring long-term restoration success. Mako has been widely adopted globally, with more than 1,500 systems installed in over 30 countries, and is currently the only approved robotic system for performing hip and knee arthroplasty.
It is used for the following procedures:
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
It is also worth noting that each patient undergoing Mako-assisted hip or knee replacement receives a personal “Mako – Patient I.D.”, certifying that the procedure was performed by a specialized orthopedic surgeon certified in this robotic technique, at a facility equipped with an authentic Mako system, and that a state-of-the-art Stryker orthopedic implant was used.
The Orthopedic Department of LEFKOS STAVROS – The Athens Clinic, staffed by experienced and internationally recognized orthopedic surgeons and equipped with the revolutionary Mako robotic technology, offers patients the most advanced, reliable, and personalized solution for joint restoration—focused on individualized care, quality of life, and long-term functionality.
More information about the Mako Robotic Arthroplasty System is available here.
