OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Teams Reach Major Milestones in Robotic Joint Replacement

OhioHealth’s orthopedic surgery teams are hitting major milestones in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, a sign of how technology and teamwork are improving outcomes for patients across the system.

At OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, James Miller, DO, OhioHealth Physician Group, orthopedic surgery, and his team recently completed their 1,000th procedure using the Stryker Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery system. The achievement came as the hospital added a second robot, the first Mako 4 robot in Columbus and central Ohio, allowing for more efficient scheduling and expanded access to care.

“A thousand patients is a lot,” Dr. Miller said. “It’s a cool milestone to hit. This was definitely something that we are looking forward to, to do a little bit of a celebration to congratulate the staff.”

Meanwhile, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Lance Maynard, DO, OhioHealth Physician Group, orthopedic surgery, is closing in on 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements. Both physicians use the Mako system to perform total and partial knee replacements, as well as total hip replacements.

“The Mako robot combines navigation, robotics and advanced software,” Dr. Maynard said. “It takes difficult cases and transforms them into more reproducible, accurate, precise outcomes.”

The technology allows for detailed preoperative planning and guides the robotic arm to make exact cuts within millimeters of accuracy. This level of precision can lead to better alignment, reduced pain and implants that last longer.

With the second robot now in place at Dublin Methodist Hospital, the surgical team can operate in two rooms at once, a step toward reducing patient wait times and increasing overall volume.

“We're able to get more patients in,” Dr. Miller said. “We're able to increase our volume per day, per month, per year. That allows patients easier access to care and helps them get their quality of life back sooner.”

Success in reaching these milestones, both say, comes down to collaboration—across office teams, nurse practitioners and operating room staff. And while the numbers are notable, the focus remains on what they represent.

“Reaching these milestones shows that OhioHealth is a leader not just in the state, but really growing as a leader in the country in robotic assisted joint placement,” Dr. Maynard said. “It’s an organization that really strives for patient care and growth of the physician and growth for that relationship with our patients.”

As demand for joint replacements continues to rise, OhioHealth’s investments in robotic technology and surgical innovation are helping shape the future of orthopedic care.

“I think it's huge for OhioHealth to continue to support the orthopedic surgeons with giving us the tools and resources that we need to provide the care that we believe in for our patients,” Dr. Miller said.

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