Stepping Forward: Transforming Orthopedic Surgery

Robotic Joint Replacement Technology at Sequoia Hospital

Completed $1.2 million Initiative

Sequoia Hospital and its outstanding physicians have a strong commitment to providing the most advanced care for all surgical procedures. Today, significant advancements in joint replacement surgery are transforming how orthopedic procedures are performed. Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons to personalize total and partial knee replacement for every patient.

We are thrilled to share that the Stepping Forward: Transforming Orthopedic Surgery Initiative was successfully completed and implemented in 2024. Thanks to the generous philanthropic funding, which raised a total of $1.2 million from our community, we were able to acquire the Mako SmartRobotics™ System. This leading-edge robotic technology enables our surgeons at Sequoia to customize total and partial knee and hip replacements, leading to a wide range of improved patient outcomes such as faster recovery, reduced pain, and overall well-being.

As an orthopedic surgeon at Sequoia, I have witnessed both the clinical and patient benefit to of this innovative surgical robotic system. Thank you for supporting this technology and allowing Sequoia to maintain its position as a center of orthopedic excellence in the Bay Area.

Bradley P. Graw, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Total Joint Replacement Specialist

Mako SmartRobotics™ offers multiple benefits for patients, including:

• Less bone and soft tissue damage
• Less time spent in the hospital
• Less need for in-patient physical therapy sessions
• Less pain after surgery
• Less need for opioid pain medications following the surgery

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For additional information about the Stepping Forward: Transforming Orthopedic Surgery Initiative please contact Sukhie Bal at 650.367.5657 or Sukhie.Bal@DignityHealth.org.