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title: Mako SmartRobotics™
date: 2022-01-26T12:19:00-06:00
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![A grandma plays with her granddaugter after a successful hip replacement surgery at schneck](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_50x42_crop_center-center_none/Schneck_HeroHalf_Robotics.jpg)  # Mako SmartRobotics™

Schneck is pleased to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ technology for patients seeking knee or hip replacement surgeries. This advanced surgical tool provides a more personalized procedure for better results and faster recovery—so you can get back to enjoying life.

 [Call us at 812-524-3311](tel:812-524-3311) 

 

 

  

 ## In this section

1. [What is Mako?](#what-is-mako?)
2. [Benefits](#benefits)
3. [Treatments](#treatments)
 
 

 

 

 ## What Is Mako? 

Mako is a robotic arm-assisted surgery system that uses 3D CT-based planning software. By starting with CT scans, your surgeon can learn more about your unique anatomy before surgery and create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan.

 

 

## How Does It Work?

During the procedure, your surgeon guides Mako’s robotic arm to remove the arthritic bone and cartilage from your knee or hip. A virtual boundary determined by your CT scans provides physical resistance to help the surgeon perform a more accurate surgery. Once the diseased bone is removed, your customized implant is inserted in the joint.

 

 

 

 ## Benefits of Mako

By guiding your doctor during surgery, Mako technology helps your surgeon cut less and protect more healthy bones and tissue. In general, this results in:

- Less blood loss
- Less pain
- Less trauma on the body
- Shorter hospital stays
- Faster recovery times

 

  ![An older man rides a bike along a pass through the woods](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_40x50_fit_center-center_none/Schneck_Robotics_RC2.jpg)  

 

   ![Robotics equipment](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/_50x32_fit_center-center_none/Schneck_Robotics_Video1.jpg)       

  ### Treatment Options

At Schneck, we strive to find a custom solution for any patient suffering from arthritis or joint injury. Thanks to Mako SmartRobotics™, we offer the following treatment options. For more information on joint replacement, call Schneck Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at [812-524-3311](tel:8125243311).

### Mako Knee Replacement

**Total Knee**

Mako Total Knee is for individuals with severe knee pain or stiffness resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Mako Total Knee is also for those who haven’t experienced relief with alternative treatment options, like bracing, medication, or joint fluid supplements.

**Partial Knee**

Mako Partial Knee is also for people with severe knee pain or stiffness resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis

It may also be a solution for those who haven’t experienced enough relief with alternative treatment options, like bracing, medication or joint fluid supplements; or those with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that doesn’t affect all 3 compartments of the knee.

 

### Mako Hip Replacement

Make Total Hip replacement surgery is for those with severe hip pain or stiffness resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.

It may also be an option for those who haven’t experienced adequate relief with alternative treatment options, like bracing, medication or joint fluid supplements.

 

 

 ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)## Mako Provider

Dr. Kristopher Williams is specially trained on Mako SmartRobotics™.

 

 

   ![Kris Williams](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Doctors/_25x25_crop_center-center_none/KrisWilliams.jpg) ### Kristopher M. Williams, DO

 Orthopedics [View Info »](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors/kristopher-m-williams)  

 

 

 

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 ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)##  Contact us with questions on Mako SmartRobotics™