South County Hospital Looks Forward

The MAKO Robot

South County Hospital, recently voted No. 1 for patient satisfaction in the state, unveiled its latest addition Thursday night. It wasn't a new surgeon. It was a robotic arm. The machine is part of an innovative new procedure recently introduced to the United States. The surgery is much less invasive than a total knee replacement, and helps patients recover more quickly.

The procedure, called MAKOplasty, is garnering lots of attention. South County is currently the only hospital in New England to offer this surgical technique. On Thursday evening, the robot was introduced to residents in the South County region. A surgeon was on hand to demonstrate the robot's capabilities. The hospital hopes to bring in new clients with the cutting edge surgery. Another introduction with the robot will be held for hospital stakeholders on February 16.