BOSS ORTHOPAEDICSPatrick Pallitto, M.D.
BOSS ORTHOPAEDICSPatrick Pallitto, M.D.
Technology
Dr. Pallitto uses MAKO SmartRobotics™ and VELYS™ robotic-assisted technology for knee replacement to support precision and consistency in planning and execution.
Postoperative X-ray, total knee replacement (anteroposterior view).
MAKO SmartRobotics™ and VELYS™ robotic-assisted technology support precision and consistency in knee replacement planning and execution.
How It Works
MAKO SmartRobotics™ and VELYS™ build a plan around your knee's unique anatomy and alignment.
During surgery, the system provides real-time data that helps Dr. Pallitto execute the plan with precision, adjusting as needed.
The goal is a well-aligned, well-balanced knee replacement tailored to how you move.
Why Robotic Assistance
Reduces extreme alignment errors compared to manual tools.
Can cause less trauma to surrounding ligaments and tendons during bone cuts.
Some studies show less initial pain and quicker early milestones like walking.
What to Expect
Surgery typically takes around 1 hour.
Most patients go home the same day or spend one night in the hospital.
Most patients begin walking with assistance just a few hours after surgery.
Recovery
Every patient's recovery timeline is different. Physical therapy and regaining knee bend (flexion) are central to recovery.
Good to Know
As with any surgery, knee replacement carries risks, which may include infection, blood clots, stiffness, nerve or blood vessel injury, and implant wear or loosening over time. Robotic assistance is a planning and precision tool — it does not eliminate these risks. Dr. Pallitto discusses your individual risk factors during consultation.
Good to Know
Robotic-assisted surgery offers several benefits: better alignment accuracy, with fewer extreme alignment errors compared to manual tools; soft tissue protection, causing less trauma to surrounding ligaments and tendons during bone cuts; and early recovery perks, with some studies showing less initial pain and quicker early milestones like walking.
No. Dr. Pallitto performs the surgery. The robot is a tool he uses to give patients a more personalized knee replacement.
Most patients feel their knee return to "normal" by about a year after surgery, though some clicking from the metal and plastic implant components is normal.
There's no age cutoff. Candidacy is based on your symptoms and how much knee pain is limiting your daily life — not your age.
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