Valley View invests in medically advanced equipment and technology to bring
world-class care to the Roaring Fork Valley. Typically found in large
metropolitan areas, the technology available to ValleyOrtho patients is
transforming how surgeries are planned and performed. The technology additions
to our orthopedic service line demonstrate our commitment to providing
you with outstanding healthcare.
MAKO ROBOTIC ARM
The Mako Robotic Arm advancement transforms the way knee and hip replacements
are performed. The treatment starts with a CT Scan and virtual 3D model
of your joint. That model is then loaded into the Mako system software
to create a surgical plan that is based specifically on your anatomy.
When a Valley View orthopedic surgeon performs the operation, the robotic
arm assists the surgeon to provide precise component placement and alignment
of the knee. “Mako is changing the way joint replacement surgeries
are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience
based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy,” -Dr. Christopher George.
Providers who specialize in Mako:
Chris George, MD
Tomas Pevny, MD
EXACTECH GPS
ValleyOrtho is the first in the state to use Exactech GPS, computer-guided
surgery assistance, for shoulder replacement. This technology helps our
surgeons plan shoulder replacement surgeries with improved precision and
accuracy. During your shoulder replacement procedure, Exactech will create
and display a 3D anatomical model of your shoulder so your doctor can
better visualize the procedure and make adjustments in real time.
JOINT INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
Our Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistants use a variety of injectable
medications, including Platelet-Rich Plasma, to provide pain relief or
improved viscosity to sore joints. Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, is an
advanced injection option utilizing platelets from the patients own blood
to help injuries heal faster.
Ultrasound guidance for joint injection is available at ValleyOrtho in
order to provide precision guidance for joint injections in the most complex spaces.
TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
Advanced technology is only as useful as the surgeons behind it. Each surgeon
in the Valley View family has trained extensively in the technology in
which they specialize, and many are setting the technology standards.
This combination of technology and medical knowledge brings better care
to all patients in The Roaring Fork Valley.
JOINT INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
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