PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has surpassed 1,000 procedures using the Mako SmartRobotics system, a major milestone that highlights the hospital’s leadership in advanced orthopedic care in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach County to own two 4^th generation Mako SmartRobotics™ systems, offering patients access to cutting-edge robotic technology designed to help surgeons achieve greater precision and consistency in procedures such as partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement.

Patients undergoing surgery with the Mako system may benefit from shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and smaller incisions. Many return to their active lifestyles within weeks thanks to the technology’s enhanced precision and minimally invasive approach. Mako SmartRobotics™ enables orthopedic surgeons to treat osteoarthritis at earlier stages while preserving more of the patient’s natural joint and facilitating more natural post-operative motion, an important advancement given that osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

“This milestone reflects our commitment to providing advanced, high-quality orthopedic care close to home,” said Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “We’re proud to be a trusted source for innovative surgical solutions that help our patients recover faster and get back to doing what they love.”

A team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center regularly utilizes the Mako technology to deliver exceptional care, including:

• Robert J. Avino
• Harvey Montijo Jr.
• Salvador Forte
• Michael Cooney
• Berkcan Akpinar
• Michael Leighton

The hospital’s Center for Joint and Spine Care is certified by The Joint Commission for hip and knee surgeries and is also designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for excellence in orthopedic care.

For more information about our orthopedic program, please visit: Orthopedic Care Palm Beach, FL| Palm Beach Health Network.