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2 | April 27, 2017 | 22nd Century Media <strong>LADY</strong> 22ndcenturymedia.com Ingalls expands robot-assisted surgeries to include partial knee replacements The partial knee replacement surgery Nicole Calmes had earlier this year wasn’t her first rodeo. She’d had one on her left knee five years ago and knew the drill, but it was the only robotic-assisted surgery she’d ever had. In fact, it was a first for Ingalls too since investing in the highly advanced MAKO robotic system. “It was pretty exciting,” Calmes said. Like her other partial knee five years ago, orthopedic surgeon Daniel Weber, MD, performed the surgery, making him the very first surgeon to use the MAKO system at Ingalls. MAKO surgery is a Dr. Ronald Berger, Chiropractor • Body Bliss Wellness Center 18700 S Wolf Rd, Ste 211 • Mokena, IL 60448 Phone (708) 478-4400 • Fax (708) 478-4402 Partial Knee Replacement: Why Replace What isn’t Broken? Knees don’t wear out evenly. Sometimes one part of the knee is perfectly fine while another part is heavily damaged. Depending on where the damage is in the knee, a partial knee replacement may be the best option to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration that hasn’t yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. “A partial, or unicondylar, joint replacement resurfaces only the wornout portion of the joint, either the inside, outside or kneecap, leaving the rest of the joint alone,” Weber said. newer approach to joint replacement that offers unparalleled accuracy when placing and aligning a new joint, and that translates to a better-functioning, longer-lasting knee. Although the revolutionary technology is used only for partial knee replacements for now, eventually it will expand to total knees later this year. With robotic-guided precision, MAKO allows a surgeon to carefully target and resurface the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis while leaving the healthy bone and ligaments intact. It begins with CT imaging of the knee before surgery that enables the surgeon to create a patient-specific plan. But unlike other partial knee systems that stop there, the MAKO takes it an important step further. “The biggest advantage of the system is that it gives the surgeon the ability to fine-tune that plan during surgery, and then execute,” Weber said. This allows for the most precise alignment of the new joint, and the most natural fit and feel for the patient. The highly intelligent MAKO system guides the surgeon within a predefined area, preventing movement outside the planned boundaries. To work properly, the components must be put in with extreme accuracy. Even a millimeter or two of tilt or rotation can dramatically affect the wear patterns and longevity of the components similar to how a car out of alignment can lead to rapid tire wear. “This helps provide more accurate placement and alignment of your implant, and helps minimize pain after surgery,” Weber said. Other benefits can include less blood loss during surgery and a shorter hospital stay. It all adds up to better outcomes for the patient. And for Calmes, who stands up to 16 hours a day at her job, that’s music to her ears. “I work in a prison and wear boots all day on a concrete floor,” the Lockport mother of five said. “It’s hard on the joints.” It was especially tough on her because of her bone-on-bone arthritis. Before her February surgery, Nicole could barely walk or take the stairs. “I was like a little kid, taking the stairs one step at a time,” she recalled. Once she’s all healed, the former high school track star looks forward to getting back to the gym. “I was able to walk on it the day after surgery with no problems,” she said. “I Candidates for MAKOplasty partial knee replacement include patients with arthritis that affects one part of the knee and who experience the following symptoms: Pain while standing or walking short distances or getting in and out of chairs Pain with activity, climbing up or downstairs Start up pain or stiffness when activities are initiated from a sitting position Joint stiffness after getting out of bed Swelling in one or more areas of the knee A grating sensation or crunching feeling in the knee during use seem to be healing better this time, and the pain after surgery wasn’t as bad either. I’m really happy with the results so far; Dr. Weber is the best.” Weber will be hosting a free seminar about partial knee replacements Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at his office in Tinley Park, 6850 W. Centennial Drive. To register, call (708) 915- 7246. Submitted by Ingalls, 6701 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. For more information, call (708) 915-7246 or visit www. ingalls.org. 22ndCenturyMedia.com
22ndcenturymedia.com <strong>LADY</strong> 22nd Century Media | April 27, 2017 | 3 A NEW ROBOT IS LENDING AN ARM TO PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. FREE SEMINAR ON A NEW PROCEDURE FOR PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. Thursday, May 4, 6:00 p.m. 6850 W. Centennial Drive, Tinley Park (One block west of Oak Park, two blocks south of 159th street, behind Menards) Robot-assisted surgery is helping Dr. Daniel Weber’s patients keep their natural knees longer. In this free seminar, Dr. Weber will explain how a new robotic arm helps him prepare worn and damaged bone for partial knee replacement implants, without giving up the personal touch that he brings to every surgical procedure. If you suffer from knee pain, join Dr. Weber for this free seminar and learn if partial knee replacement is right for you. Seats are limited so reserve your place by calling 708.915.PAIN (7246) or www.Ingalls.org/classes. www.Ingalls.org Move Again. Live Again ṢM Harvey • Tinley Park • Flossmoor • Calumet City • Crestwood
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