10 VITALITY Winter 2023 ORTHOPEDICS CMH orthopedic surgeons use the Mako robotic system CMH was the first hospital in southwest Missouri to offer Stryker’s robotic-arm assisted technology for use with its Mako system starting in 2020. Board certified orthopedic surgeons Jonathan Gray, D.O., and Troy Morrison, D.O., use the robotic technology for hip and knee replacements. The Mako system lets the surgeons create a personalized surgical plan for each patient. Other orthopedic specialists at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center include: » S. Craig Morris, M.D. » David Rogers, M.D. » Ron Smith, M.D. » Scott Swango, M.D. » Stephanie Aug, PA-C » Jake Condren, PA-C » Olivia Cumley, DNP-FNP » Amber Herring, PA-C » Retha Melton, PA-C Joint replacement surgery If you are experiencing significant joint pain, see our specialists to find out if joint replacement surgery can help. Call the CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center at 417-777-2663. If you experience joint pain that prevents you from doing routine activities, sports or hobbies, it may be time for a change. As dramatic as it sounds, a new hip, knee or shoulder could bring you muchneeded pain relief. WHAT IS JOINT REPLACEMENT? Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure. It is performed in a hospital or an outpatient surgery center. During the surgery, your doctor removes damaged cartilage and bone from the affected joint and replaces it with a device made of metal, plastic or ceramic. This device is called a prosthetic. It is designed to move just like a natural joint. Joint replacements are performed most often on hips and knees. Typically, your doctor will suggest nonsurgical treatments before choosing surgery. These can include weight loss, low-impact exercise, physical therapy, joint injections or medication. “We should always try conservative treatment first,” says Troy Morrison, D.O., a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic and spine surgeon with CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center. “We need to diagnose and get an understanding of what’s causing your pain before considering joint replacement.” If you have tried some of these options and still have significant symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgery. IS IT SAFE AND EFFECTIVE? Hip and knee joint replacements are common procedures. Each year in the U.S., about 790,000 knee replacements and more than 450,000 hip replacements are performed. “Robotic-assisted surgeries, when appropriate, can shorten hospital stays, reduce bleeding and pain, and speed up recovery,” Dr. Morrison says. HOW LONG IS RECOVERY? In most cases, patients can resume normal daily activities by six weeks after surgery. Your doctor will want you to walk with assistance on the same day as the surgery. Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; American College of Rheumatology FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Mako system, go to citizensmemorial.com. To schedule an appointment at the CMH Orthopedic & Spine Clinic, call 417-777-2663.
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