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Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement

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Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement

Move better. Live better. Is knee pain stopping you from doing the things you enjoy? With robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, you can regain mobility and return to your daily activities with greater confidence, comfort and long-term function.

Why Robotic Technology Makes a Difference

Robotic technology enables your surgeon to deliver a procedure that is highly personalised and precisely planned according to your unique anatomy, resulting in improved accuracy and better outcomes.

Introducing Robot-Assisted TKR using Mako SmartRobotics™

Beacon Hospital is offering Mako SmartRobotics™, an advanced robotic-arm assisted technology designed to enhance surgical precision, planning and safety.
With the combination of 3D CT-based planning and AccuStop™ haptic technology, Mako SmartRobotics™ allows surgeons to know more and cut less’ in order to protect healthy tissue, ensuring accurate implant placement and creating a smoother recovery experience.

How It Works?

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Plan - Personalised Surgical Planning

 

1. Plan - Personalised Surgical Planning

Your journey begins with a personalised surgical plan. A CT scan is taken to create a 3D virtual model of your knee, allowing your surgeon to accurately assess:

  • ▸ Bone structure
  • ▸ Severity of joint damage
  • ▸ Alignment and spacing
  • ▸ Surrounding bone and soft tissue

Using this detailed model, your surgeon determines the ideal implant size, placement, and alignment to suit your anatomy, ensuring better accuracy and long-term function.

 

Assess - Real-Time Accuracy

 

2. Assess - Real-Time Accuracy

During the procedure, the Mako system provides real-time data to your surgeon, allowing continuous assessment of how your knee moves including joint tension, balance and stability.

This means your surgeon can make real-time adjustments to ensure your new joint moves smoothly and naturally.

 

Balance - Bone Removal With Greater Precision

 

3. Balance - Bone Removal With Greater Precision

In the surgery, your surgeon guides the robotic arm to carefully remove only the damaged parts of your knee while making precise rotational adjustments in sub-millimetre increments. This targeted approach helps protect healthy bone and surrounding tissue, helping your knee function better and feel more comfortable after surgery.

 

Cut - Insert Implant

 

4. Cut - Insert Implant

Finally, your surgeon places the implant, guided by the robotic-arm according to the pre-planned 3D model, ensuring precision and alignment.This results in:

  • ✔ Less soft tissue damage
  • ✔ Greater bone preservation
  • ✔ A more controlled and accurate surgical experience
  • ✔ Reduced pain, lower complication risk, and quicker recovery

Benefits of Mako SmartRobotics™ Assisted Surgery

Faster Recovery
  • Shorter hospital stays 
  • Minimal scarring
  • Quicker return to daily activities

 

Higher Accuracy & Precision
  • Enhanced surgical outcomes
  • Improved management of pain and discomfort
  • Highly accurate implant placement for better knee function and long-term durability
Reduced Risks & Complications
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  • Smaller incisions and reduced blood loss
  • Lower risk of infection
  • Minimal disruption to surrounding tissues

Benefits of Mako SmartRobotics™ Assisted Surgery

Faster Recovery

  • Shorter hospital stays 
  • Minimal scarring
  • Quicker return to daily activities

 

Higher Accuracy & Precision

  • Enhanced surgical outcomes
  • Improved management of pain and discomfort
  • Highly accurate implant placement for better knee function and long-term durability

Reduced Risks & Complications

reduced-risks-and-complications
  • Smaller incisions and reduced blood loss
  • Lower risk of infection
  • Minimal disruption to surrounding tissues

Who Is This Surgery For?

You may benefit from robotic-assisted knee replacement if you experience: 

  • Persistent knee pain affecting your mobility
  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis
  • Poor response to medications, injections or physiotherapy
  • Difficulty walking, climbing stairs or performing daily activities

Our orthopaedic specialist will assess your condition and advise if robotic-assisted surgery is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Mako surgery is generally considered safe. Its advanced robotic precision helps reduce the risk of complications, but, as with any surgery, some risks remain. It is important to discuss these with your surgeon to ensure you fully understand your procedure.

No, the orthopaedic surgeon will be doing the surgery. The robotic arm is to enhance accuracy and safety.

There will be a 3D CT-based imaging before the surgery.

Coverage depends on your insurance provider and policy. Our team can assist with your insurance queries.

Your surgeon will evaluate your condition and medical history before determining if you are suitable for this procedure.

Recovery times can vary between patients, but many notice significant improvement within a few weeks. Most are able to resume daily activities within 4 to 6 weeks, and in some cases, patients may even go home on the same day as their surgery.

Meet Our Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgeons

Dato Dr Lee Joon Kiong, Orthopaedic & Arthriplasty Surgeon, Beacon Hospital, FLS, Best Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dato’ Dr Lee Joon Kiong

Consultant Orthopaedic & Arthroplasty Surgeon

Bahasa Melayu, Cantonese, English, Hakka, Hokkien, Mandarin, Teochew

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DR CHOONG CHEE LEONG, Beacon Hospital, Orthopaedic-Oncology,, Sarcoma Surgeon, Cancer Specialist

Dr Choong Chee Leong

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Orthopaedic-Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery)

Bahasa Melayu, Cantonese, English, Hokkien, Mandarin

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Dr Putra Prabhakar Vatakal- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon- Beacon Hospital

Dr Putra Prabhakar Vatakal

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Bahasa Melayu, English

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