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8,000+ Procedures
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
MAKOplasty® Robotic-Assisted
Same-Day Outpatient Options
Scottsdale, AZ
Robotic-assisted surgery does not replace the surgeon. It gives the surgeon better planning tools and greater precision during the procedure.
Robotic knee replacement is an advanced approach that helps Dr. Brandon Gough plan your procedure around the unique shape and alignment of your knee. Before surgery, imaging is used to build a detailed surgical plan. During the procedure, robotic guidance helps Dr. Gough execute that plan with a high level of accuracy. For patients, that means a more personalized procedure designed to improve implant positioning, balance the knee more precisely, and support a smoother recovery process.
Patients are often drawn to robotic-assisted knee replacement because it adds precision, planning, and personalization to every step of the procedure.
Before surgery, detailed imaging helps Dr. Gough map out your knee replacement based on your individual anatomy. That planning process allows for a more customized approach than relying on standard instruments alone.
Robotic guidance helps Dr. Gough make highly controlled adjustments during the procedure. This added precision supports accurate implant placement and helps create a knee that feels more balanced and stable.
No two knees are exactly alike. Robotic-assisted knee replacement allows Dr. Gough to tailor the procedure to your anatomy, alignment, and movement patterns rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
When the procedure is carefully planned and precisely performed, patients often feel more confident in the recovery process. The goal is to restore smoother movement, reduce pain, and help you return to daily activity with greater comfort.
I wanted to know I was choosing the most advanced option available. Dr. Gough explained everything clearly, and my knee feels stronger and more natural than I expected.
These are common questions from patients considering robotic-assisted knee replacement in Scottsdale.
Robotic knee replacement is a knee replacement procedure performed by a surgeon using advanced robotic guidance and preoperative planning tools. The robotic system does not perform the surgery on its own. Dr. Gough remains in control throughout the procedure, using the technology to improve precision and personalize the surgical plan.
No. The robot does not replace the surgeon. Dr. Gough performs the operation and uses robotic guidance as a tool to help plan the procedure and execute it with greater control and accuracy.
The main advantages are more precise planning, improved implant positioning, and a more personalized approach based on your individual knee anatomy. For many patients, this supports a better-balanced knee and a smoother recovery process.
Robotic-assisted technology is designed to improve precision during surgery, especially when it comes to planning, alignment, and implant positioning. That added precision is one reason many patients seek out a robotic-assisted approach.
MAKOplasty® is a specific robotic-assisted platform used in knee replacement surgery. In other words, MAKO is one type of robotic-assisted knee replacement technology. Some patients search for “robotic knee replacement,” while others search specifically for “MAKOplasty.”
Recovery still depends on the patient, the procedure, and the rehabilitation plan, but many patients like robotic-assisted surgery because it supports more precise planning and execution. That may help the knee feel better balanced and can support a smoother recovery experience.
Patients with advanced knee arthritis or knee damage who have not improved with conservative treatment may be candidates for robotic-assisted knee replacement. The best way to know is to have Dr. Gough evaluate your symptoms, imaging, and goals to determine whether this approach makes sense for your situation.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon · Scottsdale, Arizona
Dr. Brandon Gough is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has performed more than 8,000 joint replacements since 2013 and is a Stryker-certified MAKOplasty® surgeon.
8,000+
Hip & Knee Procedures
Same Day
Home After Surgery
25-30yr
Year Implant Life
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