The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Orthopaedic Institute recently celebrated 2,000 Mao Robotic Arm-Assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital .

“Performing over 2,000 surgeries with the assistance of Mao is a true milestone for not only the Orthopaedic Institute, but the entire western Pennsylvania region,” shared Dr. Patrick DeMeo, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Chair of the AHN Orthopedic Institute.

The technology provides an innovative solution for hip and knee replacements to relieve patients of pain from osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis.

“I’ve been using this state-of-the-art technology exclusively for over five years, and my patients do better in every way,” expressed Dr. Lupo. “They recover faster, have less pain, and function more naturally than when surgery is performed via the traditional methods. Many patients can now go home the same day, and many have eliminated their need for costly physical therapy. It is a perfect addition to minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacements, partial and total knee replacements.”

Mako Technology is performed at Forbes Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, and West Penn Hospitals in Pittsburgh.

Across AHN, over 4,000 surgeries have been performed using Mako Technology so far.

If you would like to learn more about this new technology Dr. Lupo will have a webinar to discuss knee and hip arthritis non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and the benefits of Mako™ for join replacement. Participants can register for the free webinar through Stryker.