Bridgeport, W.Va.—WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) has surpassed its 1000th robotic assisted surgery with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System.
This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.
“Congratulations to Dr. Chris Courtney and his surgical team, as they have achieved an important milestone in just a short, couple of years since the introduction of this technology to UHC,” said David F. Hess, MD, president and CEO of UHC. “UHC is committed to bringing technology and innovation to our region to enhance patient care.”
Innovative robotic technology allows Dr. Courtney to personalize total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacement procedures for each patient to ensure the safest experience. Mako SmartRobotics TM combines three key components, 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop TM haptic technology, and insightful data analytics, into one platform that has shown better outcomes.
“While my team and I are honored to have achieved 1,000 surgeries in such a short window, we are even more impressed with how we have been able to improve the quality of our patients’ lives,” said Dr. Chris Courtney, UHC Orthopaedics.
For more information on Mako or to schedule an appointment, call UHC Orthopaedics, at 681-342-3500 or visit www.wvorthocenter.com.
