Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement

Joint pain can make everyday movement difficult. NorthBay Health offers advanced joint replacement using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System, helping surgeons plan and perform hip, knee and ankle procedures with a high level of accuracy.

This technology supports a more personalized approach to joint replacement, helping you move with less pain and return to daily life with confidence.

What Is the Mako Robotic System?

The Mako system is an advanced robotic-assisted technology used during joint replacement surgery. It does not replace your surgeon. Instead, it works as a tool that helps your surgeon plan your procedure and guide implant placement with precision.

Before surgery, your surgeon uses a CT scan to create a 3D model of your joint. This allows for a customized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy.

During surgery, the robotic arm assists your surgeon in making highly controlled movements, helping place the implant exactly where it is intended.

Conditions Treated With Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Mako robotic-assisted technology is used to treat a range of joint conditions that cause pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. If these conditions are affecting your daily life and have not improved with non-surgical treatments, joint replacement using advanced technology may be an option.

Common conditions treated with robotic-assisted joint replacement include:

• Osteoarthritis: The most common reason for joint replacement, causing cartilage breakdown, pain, and stiffness in the hip, knee or ankle.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition that leads to joint inflammation, damage and loss of function over time.
• Post-traumatic arthritis: Arthritis that develops after an injury such as a fracture or ligament damage, often leading to long-term joint pain.
• Degenerative joint disease: Progressive wear and tear of the joint that can limit movement and affect quality of life.
• Joint deformities or misalignment: Structural changes in the joint that may impact walking, balance and overall mobility.
• Chronic joint pain not responding to conservative treatment: Persistent pain that has not improved with medication, injections, physical therapy or lifestyle changes.
• Loss of mobility or function: Difficulty walking, climbing stairs or performing everyday activities due to joint damage.

NorthBay Health orthopedic specialists evaluate your condition and symptoms to determine whether robotic-assisted joint replacement is the right approach for your care.

How Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery Works

Personalized Pre-Surgical Planning

Your surgeon creates a detailed 3D model of your joint to design a plan tailored specifically to your anatomy, condition and movement goals.

Precision During Surgery

The robotic arm provides real-time guidance, helping your surgeon stay within the planned area and avoid surrounding healthy tissue.

Controlled Implant Placement

This level of control helps ensure the implant is positioned and aligned as intended, which can support better joint function over time.

Benefits of Mako Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement

Mako technology supports a more personalized and precise surgical experience. Depending on your condition and procedure, potential benefits may include:

• Personalized treatment planning based on your unique anatomy
• Greater surgical precision during implant placement
• Improved joint alignment, supporting natural movement
• Smaller incisions in select cases, which may reduce tissue disruption
• Potential for faster recovery and return to daily activities
• Reduced pain after surgery for some patients

Your orthopedic surgeon will determine whether robotic-assisted surgery is appropriate for your needs.

Why Choose NorthBay Health for Robotic Joint Replacement

NorthBay Health combines advanced technology with personalized orthopedic care to support your recovery at every stage.

Patients choose NorthBay Health for robotic-assisted joint replacement because we offer:

• Trusted local orthopedic specialists helping you move without pain
• Robotic-assisted joint replacement using Mako technology, supporting precision and personalized care
• Comprehensive care from diagnosis through rehabilitation, with plans tailored to your goals
• Minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, helping reduce recovery time and discomfort
• Experienced surgical teams performing a high volume of orthopedic procedures
• State-of-the-art operating rooms equipped for advanced technology
• Coordinated recovery support, including physical therapy and patient education
• Convenient care in Vacaville and Fairfield, between the Bay and the Valley

This combination of technology and coordinated care helps create a smoother experience from your first visit through recovery.

Robotic-assisted joint replacement may be recommended for patients with:

• Advanced arthritis or joint damage
• Chronic joint pain affecting daily activities
• Limited mobility that has not improved with non-surgical treatment

Not all patients are candidates. Your orthopedic specialist will evaluate your condition and recommend the treatment option that best fits your needs.