Orthopedics - Mercy Medical Center - Redding, CA

Da Vinci robotic surgery is a surgical system that allows surgeons to perform complex minimally invasive surgical procedures with precision and accuracy.

Mako robotic surgery is a type of surgery during which a robotic arm assists the surgeon with the surgical procedure, particularly with knee and hip replacement to treat severe arthritis. The surgeon pre-plans the surgery using the Mako software create a 3D CT-based model of the joint. Note that the surgeon performs the surgery, guiding the robotic arm, which ensure the surgeon stays within the predefined boundaries established prior to surgery.

Robotic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery, allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control.

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

Knee pain can be caused by issues with the joints or the surrounding soft tissues, such as the ligaments and muscles. Knee pain can be caused by injury to the joint or soft tissues, arthritis and other chronic conditions, or the wear that comes with aging.

A ligament tear is an injury that typically occurs when extreme force is applied to a joint. This force can be the result of a high-impact event, such as a fall, and commonly occurs in the back, ankle, knee, wrist, thumb, or neck.

Scoliosis is a sideways, or "S," curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis may be caused by serious medical conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown, and when mild, typically require minimal or no treatment.

Sprains and broken bones are common injuries, particularly in athletes and other physically active people. A sprain occurs when the ligaments that hold the bones together at a joint become overstretched or torn. A broken bone can occur along with a sprain or as an independent injury.

Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon and is usually caused by sudden sharp movements, repetitive movements, or having poor posture or technique while at work or playing sports.

Bone spurs are bony projections that develop along bone edges. Bone spurs often form in your joints. They can also form on the bones of your spine.

A dislocation is an injury to a joint in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.

Elbow pain is often caused by overuse or injuries when playing sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive wrist or arm movements and arthritis.

A fracture is a break in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.

A herniated disc is an abnormal protrusion of a spinal disc most often in the lumbar region of the spine.

Joint pain and disorders of the joint occur due to injury, overuse, or a chronic condition, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. It is common for people to have joint issues as they age, often due to the wearing away of the cartilage the cushions the joints.

Hip pain is pain that occurs in the hip due to issues with the hip joint or the soft tissue that supports the joint. Joint pain can come from osteoarthritis or injury to the bones or cartilage. Soft tissue pain can come from misalignment of the hips and weak muscles and tendons in the hip and lower back.