A total knee replacement operation has been carried out using the state-of-the-art Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery system for the first time in Africa. This system has been highly praised by professionals and medical specialist defined this as a milestone for the medical profession. Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Chris McCready, who practices at the hospital and performed this African surgical first said, “There is no national register for local total knee replacements currently, but with an estimated 8 000 to 10 000 total knee replacements taking place in South Africa each year, this technology could signal a new era in personalised joint replacement,”According to McCready, the technologically advanced system for total knee replacement is already well established in Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom. The system, which can also be used for hip and partial knee replacements, was used in over 250 000 procedures internationally last year alone. Details: [email protected]Share your views about this medical technology by commenting in the North Eastern Tribune Facebook pageRelated Article:

Source: The North Africa Journal October 13, 2019 04:07 UTC