MAKO robotic certification is a structured training programme that qualifies a surgeon to use the Stryker MAKO robotic system for total hip and knee replacement. The training covers pre-operative planning, intra-operative use of the robotic arm, implant positioning, and system protocols. A certified surgeon has completed hands-on training under supervised conditions before using the system in clinical practice.
For a patient considering robotic joint replacement, MAKO certification is a relevant credential because the value of a robotic system depends significantly on the surgeon's familiarity with it. The system provides real-time guidance and feedback — but it requires the surgeon to plan accurately and respond to what the system shows. Dr Shrishti Patil holds MAKO robotic certification for total hip and knee replacement, supplemented by a fellowship at Epworth Hospital, Melbourne, and an observership at the Stryker MAKO Robotic Centre in West Palm Beach, USA.
