MOSM Offers Total Knee Replacement with Stryker's Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Application

LOS ANGELES - June 20, 2018 - PRLog -- Orthopedic surgeon Steven W. Meier, MD is one of the first orthopedic specialists in Los Angeles to offer Stryker's robotic-arm assisted total knee application for use with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee replacements are performed.

Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 673 percent by 2030,[1] yet studies have shown that approximately 30 percent of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery.[2] Mako Total Knee combines Stryker's advanced robotic technology with its clinically proven GetAroundKnee (Triathlon Total Knee System), which has enabled surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased accuracy during laboratory testing.[3]

"Mako is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy," said Dr. Meier of Meier Orthopedic Sports and Regenerative Medicine (MOSM). "Using a virtual 3D model, the Mako System allows surgeons to create each patient's surgical plan pre-operatively before entering the operating room. During surgery, I can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic-arm to execute the procedure. It's exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across our line of orthopedic services to perform total knee and partial knee replacements."

The Mako Total Knee application is a knee replacement treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation, and alignment based on each patient's unique anatomy. The Mako System also enables surgeons to virtually modify the surgical plan intra-operatively and assists the surgeon in executing bone resections.

"We are proud to offer this highly advanced robotic technology to our patients," said Dr. Meier. "This addition to our orthopedic services further demonstrates our commitment to providing the community with exceptional healthcare."

In 24 years of medical practice, Dr. Meier proves his commitment to caring for patients with leading-edge medicine. His ongoing work to heal through multiple therapeutic techniques exemplifies Dr. Meier's medical mission of #KeepingYouActive. Learn about regenerative medicine at MOSM: http://MOSM.com/Regenerative-Medicine/

Steven Meier, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor in Beverly Hills, California. As a renowned expert in the most advanced techniques for shoulder and knee surgery, Dr. Meier is highly sought-after for his cutting-edge joint preservation and restoration procedures. He graduated with honors from Loyola Medical School in Chicago, and received his residency training at Northwestern University, before completing a fellowship in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, San Diego.

To learn more about Dr. Meier and his practice, please visit http://www.MOSM.com/

Meier Orthopedic Sports and Regenerative Medicine
8641 Wilshire Blvd #215
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 853-1029

MeierInquiry(at)gmail(dot)com

[1] Kurtz AAOS. Total knee and hip replacement projections 2030. www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/total-knee-and-hip-replacement-surgery projections-show-meteoric-rise-by-2030-55519727.html. Accessed July 4, 2016.

[2] Christiaan Keurentjes J, Fiocco M, So-Osman C, et al. Patients with severe radiographic osteoarthritis have better prognosis in physical functioning after hip and knee replacement: a cohort-study. PLOS One. 2013; 8(4): 1-8.

[3] Hampp EL, Scholl LY, Prieto M, Chang T, Abbasi AZ, Bhowmik-Stoker M, Otto JK, Jacofsky DJ, Mont MA. "Accuracy Assessment of Robotic and Manual TKA in a Cadaveric Model." Robotic-arm assisted total knee arthroplasty demonstrated greater accuracy to plan compared to manual technique.  ORS 2017 Annual Meeting. San Diego. Poster No.2412.