Africa’s first of its kind orthopaedic robotic surgery was performed at the Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital on November 17.
The surgery was performed using Stryker’s new Mako Robotic Arm System (Mako).
The hospital is the first in the continent to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Partial Knee Replacement and Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip Replacement procedures, utilising Stryker’s proprietary implants and robotic technology. The Mako Robotic Arm is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants.
The Mako System in the Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital is currently supporting both total hip replacement and partial knee resurfacing procedures.
“We are proud to be the first healthcare provider in Africa to provide patients with this innovative technology,” said Ms Barbara Moore, the chief operating officer for the Busamed Group.
“November 17, 2016, will go down in the history books, not just for Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital, but for the people of Africa too,” she said.
