JONESBORO, Ark. – NEA Baptist is proud to be the first in northeast Arkansas to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for hip replacement surgery. Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms the way total hip replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and remove less bone.
Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things they love, quicker.
“With Mako SmartRobotics™, I can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room,” said Dr. Edward Cooper, who performed the first MAKO robotic hip procedure in Northeast Arkansas in 2024. “During surgery, I can confirm my approach and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line to perform total hip replacements.”
Total hip replacements in the United States are expected to increase by 71% between 2020 and 2030. Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm through bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the predetermined surgical plan. In a controlled study that measured bone removal, results suggested greater bone preservation for Mako Total Hip compared to manual surgery leading to improved patient experience during recovery.
“We are proud to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology,” said Sam Lynd, CEO at NEA Baptist. “This addition to our leading orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the communities we serve with outstanding care.”
NEA Baptist Health System comprises NEA Baptist Clinic, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, and NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care. The 228-bed hospital offers cancer care, heart care through the Heart Center, labor and delivery services through the hospital’s Women’s Center, as well as a host of inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care, and surgical services including weight loss surgery, neurology, respiratory care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. NEA Baptist Clinic’s over 200 providers practice in more than 35 specialties and offer a wealth of services, from pediatrics to orthopedics. For more information about NEA Baptist, please call 870-936-1000 or visit http://www.neabaptistclinic.org.
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