Enhanced precision , smaller scars , faster recovery .
At the forefront of joint care .
Enhanced precision , smaller scars , faster recovery .
If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your knee or hip , you want quick relief from your pain . With assistance from the MAKO™ Robotic Technology *, orthopaedic surgeons at AHN Canonsburg Hospital are able to perform hip and knee replacements that are personalized to the patient ’ s anatomy for greater accuracy and smaller incisions .
Other benefits of MAKO™ Robotic Technology * assisted surgery include :
• A more rapid recovery
• Less blood loss
• Decreased need for pain medications
• Minimal tissue damage and scarring
• Shorter hospital stay
If knee or hip pain is holding you back , ask your doctor if you ’ re a candidate for MAKO™ Robotic Technology * robotic-arm-assisted surgery . AHN Canonsburg is the only hospital that has the MAKO™ Robotic Technology * in the Canonsburg , Washington and Bridgeville region . We combine our expert ability with this advanced surgical innovation to help you quickly return to your normal life .
At the forefront of joint care .
Eric Yakish , MD , is a big fan of the MAKO™ Robotic Technology *. He uses the leading-edge , minimally invasive technology on most of his hip and knee surgeries because it gives him the ability to make predictable and precise moves that match the patient ’ s anatomy . “ There ’ s no substitute ,” the orthopaedic surgeon said . “ Having the MAKO™ Robotic Technology * here at AHN Canonsburg Hospital , with an awesome team of people from start to finish who are invested in what they do every day , is a huge benefit to this community .”
As for what drives Dr . Yakish : “ Seeing people walk with a smile on their face after coming from a walker , or wheelchair , or just a lot of pain ,” he said . “ Now they can do their job and all the other things they enjoy doing because we were able to completely change that narrative for them . It ’ s extremely satisfying .”
Eric Yakish , MD Orthopaedic Surgery
For appointments or more information , call ( 412 ) DOCTORS .