MAKO Surgical Corp.
Rio® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System
Farm’s collaboration with MAKO Surgical Corp. helped bring true product innovation to the hands of surgeons by introducing a proprietary interactive robotic surgical system that helps treat people living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. The system allows surgeons to resurface specific damaged areas of the knees without compromising the healthy bone and tissue surrounding it.
Farm’s strategic, research-driven process focused on task analysis by observing live knee replacements and interviewing surgeons in an effort to simplify and refine the procedure. Early-stage prototypes and subsequent iterations helped uncover ways to increase efficiencies in the operating room, including reduction of procedure steps and reduced time, and increase accuracy and precision of the surgical procedure. Farm’s human factors expertise helped create an ergonomic design solution that allows the surgeon to have complete freedom of movement and manipulation of the robotic system while accommodating the size variations of users as well as patients.
The result: an efficient, yet extraordinary and minimally invasive surgical experience with reproducible precision for every patient. An added benefit—patients can return to an active lifestyle with far less recovery time and a smaller scar compared to total knee arthroplasty procedures.
Additional Information:
NBC Nightly News - Robotic Surgery for Partial Knee Resurfacing
www.makosurgical.com