When joint pain slows you down, get back to the life you love quickly with advanced joint replacement right here in New Braunfels. Recover faster and return quickly to what matters most with advanced robotic-assisted joint replacement from CHRISTUS Health.
“The robot isn’t performing the surgery—it’s simply a tool that helps surgeons perform it,” orthopedic surgeon Dr. Creighton Tubb said. “One of only three in Texas, the Mako 4 helps optimize the fit of the implant and, more importantly, the balance of the ligaments. That means we can truly personalize how the joint functions for each patient.”
The Mako system helps surgeons plan joint replacements with more accuracy. Before surgery, it uses a special scan to create a 3D picture of the joint. This helps the care team make a plan that specifically fits your body. During surgery, the system gives real-time guidance so the surgeon can place the new joint just right, helping you move and feel better, faster.
“What’s really powerful is the ability to plan ahead and make adjustments before we do anything to the bone,” Tubb said. “This is especially beneficial in complex cases because we can get a clearer roadmap going into the procedure.”
While many people do well after joint replacement, some still feel stiff or uncomfortable. The Mako system is designed to help improve that. By creating a personalized plan before surgery and guiding the surgeon during the procedure, it helps ensure a better function so you can get back to moving more easily and feeling more like yourself.
“Historically, we’d just try to get the leg straight and the implant in the right position, but that didn’t always lead to perfect ligament tension,” Tubb said. “With robotic assistance, we’re improving the functional outcome, giving people a knee that not only works but feels better, too.”
With this personalized, precise level of care, more of your natural bone is protected. With the detailed plan and smart tools used during surgery, your surgeon can focus on performing a less invasive surgery, leading to a smoother recovery and better long-term strength.
It's normal to have questions about new technology and maximizing the benefits of this approach, said Tubb.
“People hear ‘robot’ and think it’s doing the whole surgery, but that’s not the case,” Tubb said. “For the patient, it’s still just a knee or hip replacement. It’s been around for a while, it’s well-studied, and it's continuing to grow in use because it truly helps us do our job better.”
You deserve care that helps you heal faster, move better and feel more like yourself. With the Mako 4 system, CHRISTUS Health is making that possible - right here in New Braunfels.
Learn more about orthopedic services and robotic-assisted joint replacement at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital–New Braunfels by visiting christushealth.org.
The above story was produced by Community Impact's Multi Platform Journalist Chloe Chapel, with information solely provided by the local business as part of its "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team.
