PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL- January 9^th, 2026- Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the only hospital to acquire two 4^th Generation MakoSmartRobotics for Total Knee, Partial Knee and Total Hip and Hip Revision in South Florida. Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms the way joint replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.

Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning coupled with AccuStop™ haptic technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things they love, quicker.

“With Mako SmartRobotics™, our surgeons can utilize a CT scan to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room,” said Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “During surgery, they can confirm their plan and make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute the intended surgical plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line.”

Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 85% between 2020 and 2030, yet studies have shown that approximately 20 percent of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery. Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System, which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy in comparison to manual.

Mako SmartRobotics™ for Partial Knee replacement is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee. By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to protect the healthy bone surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown that robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement has demonstrated increased accuracy of implant position compared to manual partial knee replacement procedures.

Additionally, by 2030, total hip replacements in the US are projected to increase by 71 percent. Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip. During surgery, the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according

to the predetermined surgical plan. In a controlled matched-paired study to measure acetabular bone resection, results suggested greater bone preservation for Mako Total Hip compared to manual surgery.

“We are proud to offer this highly advanced SmartRobotics™ technology in our area,” said Cazares. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates

our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”

About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital.  It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the area’s leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. For more information, visit www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.