Valley View Offers Cutting Edge Technology in Joint Replacement Surgery

As Roaring Fork Valley residents stay active into their later years, the Glenwood Orthopaedic Center at Valley View has responded to the increased demand for joint replacement surgeries with new technology designed to provide patients with a more precise surgical experience.
The Center now offers robotic-arm assisted surgery for patients needing joint replacement. This advancement transforms the way knee and hip replacements are performed.

Known as Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, the process starts with a CT Scan of the patient’s joint. The CT Scan is then used to create a patient-specific virtual 3D model of the joint. That model is then loaded into the Mako system to create a surgical plan that is based specifically on the anatomy of the patient. When a Valley View orthopaedic surgeon performs the operation, the robotic arm assists the surgeon to provide precise component placement and alignment of the joint.

“Mako is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patients with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy,” says orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher George.

Having performed more than 225 joint replacement surgeries in 2017, the Center is expected to exceed that number in 2018.

This addition to our orthopaedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to providing the community with outstanding orthopaedic care.

Join us on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Valley View conference center for Meet Mako! A demonstration and presentation by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher George. Light refreshments will be served. Call 970.384.7141 to RSVP.