San Antonio, TX – August 7, 2025– South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital and Outpatient Center is the latest in San Antonio to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee. This advancement in joint surgery transforms the way total knee replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.¹ Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times² 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. Raymond Skunda. “During surgery, I can confirm my approach and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute my intended surgical plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line to perform total knee replacements.”
Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase by 85% between 2020 and 2030,³ yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery. Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System,⁷ which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy to plan compared to manual.⁶
“We are proud to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Angie Kauffman, CEO of South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital and Outpatient Center. “This addition to our orthopaedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
In clinical studies, Mako Total Knee demonstrated the potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for opiate analgesics, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, improved knee flexion and greater soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.¹,²
About South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital:
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned facility offering an innovative, holistic approach to healthcare. The hospital is dedicated to providing integrated care that ensures successful surgeries, comfortable hospital stays, and swift recoveries. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient satisfaction and clinical effectiveness by CMS, the highly trained staff specializes in orthopedic, spine, and pain management procedures.
To discover more about South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital and cardiac program, visit southtexassurgical.com or call us at 210-507-4090.
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