The company said it became the first hospital in Europe to use the orthopedic giant’s robotic-assisted platform for shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Ruth Delaney performed the procedure.
Mako Shoulder offers reverse shoulder replacement procedures, combining Blueprint 3D planning software, Stryker shoulder implants and Mako SmartRobotics technology. The system enables surgeons to create a patient-specific surgical plan before entering the operating room. Then, it delivers real-time guidance during the procedure.
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Stryker said in March it kicked off the full market release of Mako Shoulder, transforming primary reverse shoulder surgery. It delivers a comprehensive, connected solution, the company says. The company also plans to make Mako Shoulder available on Mako 4, the fourth-generation robot, in the second half of this year.
Introducing Mako Shoulder in Europe builds on the existing footprint of the company’s Mako SmartRobotics platform in hip and knee replacement.
“The completion of the first Mako Shoulder case in Europe represents an important milestone as robotic-arm assisted technology continues to expand into shoulder arthroplasty,” said Dr. Delaney. “The technology builds on Blueprint’s strong foundation of pre-operative planning and supports accurate intraoperative execution. I am grateful to the teams at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Stryker and Tekno Surgical for their collaboration and commitment in helping bring this advanced technology to our patients.”
