Scan. Plan.

Mako can.

The Mako Difference

Over 32.5 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease1. If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from pain caused by arthritis or an injury to the shoulder, and you haven’t experienced adequate relief with conservative treatment options, a Mako Shoulder procedure might be right for you.

Mako Shoulder is the fifth surgical specialty to become available on Mako, a robotic-arm assisted surgical platform with 20 years of history in orthopaedics.

A clinical study has shown that robotic-assisted shoulder surgery may allow a surgeon to achieve implant placement that is more consistent with their surgical plan than non-robotic arm-assisted surgery.2

The journey of

Mako Shoulder surgery

Step 1 - Scan

It starts with a CT scan of your shoulder joint, which is loaded into Stryker’s software and used to develop a 3D virtual model of your unique anatomy. This model helps your doctor see things they can’t typically see with an X-ray alone.

shoulder CT scan

Step 2 - Plan

The next step is patient-specific surgical planning.

The virtual model created from your CT scan helps your surgeon create a patient-specific surgical plan. Using the planning software, your surgeon can visualize the desired size, position and orientation of your implant.

Mako Shoulder planning screen

Step 3 - Mako Can

In the operating room, your surgeon guides the Mako robotic-assisted arm to remove arthritic bone and cartilage from the shoulder.

Mako's AccuStopTM technology provides a feeling of resistance if your surgeon deviates from the boundaries of the surgical plan, to help them precisely remove what they planned.1 After removing the arthritic bone and cartilage, your surgeon places your implant into the shoulder joint.

Mako Shoulder

Is Mako Shoulder right for me?

Mako robotic-arm assisted shoulder surgery may be right for those who:

Have compromised shoulder function

Are seeking treatment to help reduce pain and improve mobility

References:
  1. Osteoarthritis (OA). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed May 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/osteoarthritis/index.html
  2. Singh D, Hamawandi M, Menendez ME. Robotic assistance improves reproducibility of planned glenoid baseplate inclination in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Int Orthop. 2026 Jul 27.
Important information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHOULDER REPLACEMENT

Shoulder Surgery

Reverse total shoulder joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with a functional deltoid muscle, grossly deficient rotator cuff, and pain disabled by one or more of the following: non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (i.e. osteoarthritis) and avascular necrosis; pseudoparalysis or anterior superior escape; rotator cuff tear; correction of functional deformity; post-traumatic arthritis; revisions or fractures of the humeral head where adequate fixation can be achieved and adequate bone stock remains.

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of device stability, device fixation failure or complications in postoperative care. Additionally, shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients whose anticipated activities would impose high levels of stress on the shoulder.

Like any surgery, shoulder replacement surgery has potential risks. Some may occur during surgery, such as bleeding, bone fracture, injury to nearby blood vessels or nerves, or other surgical or anesthesia-related complications. Other risks may occur during or after surgery and can include pain or stiffness, infection, blood clots, changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm, lung problems such as pneumonia or emboli, stroke or heart attack, and death. Implant related risks which may lead to a revision or removal of the implant include dislocation of the implant, loosening or wear of the implant, bone fracture, nerve damage, heterotopic bone formation (abnormal bone growth in tissue), wear or breakage of the implant, metal and/or foreign body sensitivity, soft tissue imbalance, osteolysis (localized progressive bone loss), audible sounds during motion, and reaction to particle debris. Being overweight, manual labor activities, some sports activities, patient age, activity level, certain medical conditions, alcohol or drug addiction, and mental disorders may be associated with increased risks.

Shoulder joint implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint. The information presented is for educational purposes only. Stryker is not dispensing medical advice. Please speak to your doctor to decide if shoulder joint replacement surgery is appropriate for you. Only your doctor can make the medical decision about which products and treatments are right for your own individual condition.

As with any surgery, joint replacement carries certain risks. Your surgeon will explain all the possible complications of the surgery, as well as side effects. Additionally, the lifetime of a joint replacement is not infinite and varies with each individual. Also, each patient will experience a different post-operative activity level, depending on their own individual clinical factors. Your doctor will help counsel you about how to best maintain your activities to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device. It is important to closely follow your doctor's instructions regarding post-surgery activity, treatment and follow-up care.

Stryker Corporation or its other divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: Mako, AccuStop, Stryker. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders.

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