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Robert Lupo, MD
Dr. Lupo: Leading the Way in Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement
Achieve Optimum Recovery: Dr. Lupo’s Exclusive Expertise in Muscle-Sparing Techniques
Experience the Difference: Dr. Lupo is the Unmatched Leader in Robotic Knee Replacement
Dr. Robert Lupo has been performing Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement exclusively since 2014, with an extensive track record of thousands of successful cases. Unlike other surgeons in the region, Dr. Lupo’s unparalleled experience with robotics sets him apart.
By using a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy and CT scans, Dr. Lupo meticulously plans your surgery for optimum range of motion and stability. During the procedure, he tailors the plan to fit your specific anatomy, ensuring impeccable fit and ligament balance. Using the robotic arm as an extension of his skilled hands, he executes your surgery with precision.
Dr. Lupo’s innovative approach also involves a unique incision technique along the medial side of the leg, sparing the quadriceps tendon and muscle. This leads to significantly less pain post-surgery, faster recovery, improved strength, and enhanced early range of motion. Patients experience better mobility, independence, and often require less physical therapy.
Choose Dr. Lupo for personalized care, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled expertise in Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement. Rediscover a life free from knee pain and embrace a brighter, active future.
Your knee can be pain-free once again. Dr. Robert Lupo can evaluate your knee function to determine if a total or partial knee replacement is the best option for you. Many procedures can be performed using the MAKO robotic arm, which provides a patient-specific 3D model to pre-plan the operation, and acts as a precise arm to guide your surgeon.
Dr. Lupo’s groundbreaking approach includes a unique incision technique performed along the medial side of the leg, which carefully preserves the quadriceps tendon and muscle. The muscle is gentle repositioned so the surgery can be performed. This is unlike other surgeons who cut the tendons and muscles of the knee which creates pain and scarring. This innovative method results in remarkable benefits for patients, including significantly reduced post-surgery pain, accelerated recovery time, increased strength, and improved early range of motion. As a result, individuals undergoing this procedure enjoy enhanced mobility, regain their independence more quickly, and often require less physical therapy sessions to achieve a full recovery.
Knee Replacement Evaluation
Individuals whose knee joints have been damaged may require a total knee replacement surgery. If your knee pain is limiting your everyday activities and doesn’t improve with rest, consider being evaluated by Dr. Robert Lupo. Inflammation, swelling, or bowing of the knee may also be present. Many factors can contribute to the need for total knee replacement, such as trauma, age, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Total knee replacement is a MAKO robotic-arm assisted surgical procedure which involves replacing the ends of the bones that form the knee joint with prosthetic devices. Under general or spinal anesthesia, an incision is made to access the knee joint, which includes the lower end of the femur and the upper end of the tibia. The surgeon will remove any damaged cartilage in the area, and gently prepare the ends of the bones for the prosthetic devices.
Snugly-fitting prosthetic devices are then fixed to the ends of the femur and tibia, and held in place with bone cement. A plastic spacer is also placed between the femur and tibia to ensure the joint can smoothly glide. While you are still under anesthesia, the surgeon will move the knee to ensure the joint is stable and safe. The entire process takes approximately an hour.
In clinical studies, MAKO Partial Knee resulted in:
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Results may vary for individual patients and are not guaranteed.
Personalized Plan
The first step is patient-specific surgical planning. Before surgery, a CT scan of your knee is taken to develop a 3D virtual model of your unique joint. Dr Lupo uses this model to evaluate your bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment, and even the surrounding bone and tissue, so he can determine the optimal size, placement and alignment of your implant.
Range-of-Motion Assessment
Throughout your procedure, MAKO provides real-time data to your surgeon. This allows them to continuously assess the movement and tension of your new joint, and adjust your surgical plan if desired.
Arthritic Bone Removal
In the operating room, Dr. Lupo guides MAKO’s robotic arm to remove the arthritic bone and cartilage from the knee. A virtual boundary provides tactile resistance to help the surgeon stay within the boundaries defined in your surgical plan.
With the diseased bone gone, your implant is placed into the knee joint. Then it’s off to the recovery room to begin your journey to strengthen your new joint.
Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
The partial knee replacement surgery is designed to relieve pain caused by joint degeneration in certain compartments of the knee, which is often due to osteoarthritis. Using a CT scan, the MAKO robotic arm generates a 3D model of the knee in order to effectively pre-plan the operation. Then, the precise arm guides Dr. Lupo throughout the procedure, updating and revising the surgical path as needed.
MAKO Total Knee Replacement
In clinical studies, MAKO Total Knee resulted in:
Knee Replacement Post-Operative Care
The knee replacement process takes about an hour, and most patients are released either the same day or the following day. Patients may stay longer depending on their age and medical needs. At that point, you will be enrolled in a physical therapy regimen to assist in restoring complete knee mobility. Within six to twelve weeks, you should be able to return to normal activity.
Experience Swift Recovery, Optimal Mobility, and Preserve Strength with the Precision of Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement and Muscle-Sparing surgery for a Faster Road to Recovery.
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