SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — A new robotic total knee replacement surgery is now available in Dorchester County, providing surgeons and patients with more accurate procedures and care closer to home. Summerville Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is offering robotic knee replacements using the Mako system.
Increased Demand for Knee Replacements and Benefits of Robotic Surgery
With total knee replacements projected to increase significantly by 2030, due in large part to osteoarthritis, the Mako system provides a promising solution. According to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Stem, patients typically walk the same day as surgery and return to daily activities within about a month, with robotic technology potentially speeding up recovery…..