Akhil Sastry, MD of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is this month’s speaker at Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Wellness Lecture, to take place on Tuesday, March 27th at the Seabrook Public Library on 25 Liberty Lane in Seabrook from 5-6PM.

Dr. Sastry is New Hampshire’s first MAKO robotic surgeon, as well as a MAKO instructor for leading orthopedic surgeons around the world. He will discuss the benefits of using this advanced technology for anatomical mapping using the MAKO Robotic Arm, which allows for surgical precision in total and partial knee as well as total hip replacements. This precise implant placement leads to faster healing and recovery time for patients.

The event is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. To reserve your space, call 1(888) 421-1080 or visit https://portsmouthhospital.com/calendar/?session_id=a0s39000005y5jsAAA.

Portsmouth, NH – Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine recently held an event with Portsmouth Regional Hospital to showcase the MAKO Robotic-Arm for orthopaedic surgery. Lead by Dr. Akhil Sastry, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics, the evening included a live demonstration of the MAKO Robot followed by an educational session in the hospital’s classroom.

MAKO is the newest addition to robotic surgery at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and a groundbreaking technique worldwide. In his presentation, Dr. Sastry discussed the customizable procedure for knee and hip replacements, including the benefits of using MAKO. These include greater surgical precision than alternative technologies, a minimalized hospitalization period, and more rapid recovery for the patient.

The event was filmed and will soon be uploaded to the Atlantic Orthopaedics website. Approximately 60 people were in attendance, and engagement was high during the Q&A portion of the evening. Both Atlantic Orthopaedics and the hospital look forward to future events like this one to keep community members engaged with their health care.

Dr. Akhil Sastry, M.D., FAAOS is a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained surgeon with specialties in joint replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic and robotic surgery of the knee. Certified in both Partial and Total Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements, Dr. Sastry is renowned on the national and international level for robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery and surgical technique. He is the first physician in New Hampshire to offer total knee surgery using the MAKO Robot.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a group of Board-Certified physicians who utilize the latest concepts in orthopaedics and sports medicine, coupled with preventive and surgical techniques. For more information, visit www.atlanticorthopaedics.org, or call the Portsmouth clinic at 603.431.1121.

York Hospital Expands Offering of this Innovative Technology to Become 1 of 20 Hospitals in the World Offering Personalized Knee Replacement Procedures to Our Patients.

York, ME. (January 18, 2017) – Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Akhil Sastry performed the first the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted total knee replacement surgery in Maine and the entire Seacoast area. The Mako system is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm technology that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants.

The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System was acquired by York Hospital in early 2016 when Dr. Sastry began performing partial knee replacement surgeries. York Hospital has expanded its knee replacement capabilities and is proud to add full knee replacement procedures to its robotic assisted surgery offerings. Dr. Sastry was the first to perform both procedures in the entire state of Maine and the Seacoast area. He and York Hospital are one of only twenty providers in the world to offer this innovative knee replacement procedure. The planning is a major component; the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System will create a patient-specific 3-D model to pre-plan the knee replacement. During surgery, the surgeon guides the Mako robotic-arm based on the patient-specific plan. This allows for the removal of only the diseased bone, preserving healthy bone and soft tissue, and assists in positioning the implant based on the patient’s anatomy.

“Our patients get customized procedures, tailored specifically to them. There is no substitute for the robotic assisted knee replacements that we are offering. This system personalizes the approach and execution of the surgery catering specifically to the individual patient’s needs.” said Dr. Sastry, premier Robotic Assisted Orthopaedic Surgeon of Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “This level of precision allows for quicker recovery and the likelihood of fewer issues for the patient once fully rehabilitated.”

About Dr. Akhil Sastry: Dr. Sastry is renowned on the national and international level for his pioneering efforts in robotic assisted joint replacement surgery and surgical technique. He is certified in both Partial and Total Robotic Assisted Knee Replacements and has been selected to be 1 of 15 surgeons in the world to teach this technology to other orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. Dr. Sastry will be participating in multiple educational programs throughout the country teaching the full knee replacement on the robotic platform.

About York Hospital: York Hospital is now 1 of 20 hospitals in the world performing Robotic Assisted Total Knee replacement surgery. York Hospital’s surgery center mixes advanced technology with personalized care in a comfortable, and caring environment. The center is equipped with five surgical suites staffed by a dedicated and highly trained team of specialists that care for patients preoperatively, during surgery and in recovery. For more information, please visit: yorkhospital.com.

 

YORK — York Hospital and Dr. Akhil Sastry announced recently that they are now offering robot-assisted partial knee replacement: a minimally invasive treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee.

This provides a less invasive option than traditional knee surgery and is performed using a highly advanced, surgeon-controlled robotic arm system. York Hospital and Sastry are the first to acquire and practice this technology in Maine and New Hampshire.

Using robot-assisted surgery for partial knee procedures, Sastry and the York Hospital Surgery Center offer the potential for the following benefits, as compared with total knee surgery: reduced pain, minimal hospitalization, faster recovery, less implant wear and loosening, less scarring, better motion and a more natural feeling knee.

“Robotic-assisted knee surgery allows us to treat patients with knee osteoarthritis with greater precision than ever possible,” Sastry said in a press release. “Because it is less invasive and preserves more of the patient’s natural knee anatomy, the goal for patients is not only to have relief from their pain but also to gain back knee motion, and return to their daily activities at an earlier interval.”

The robotic system enables the surgeon to complete a customized, patient-specific pre-surgical plan that details the technique for implant positioning using a CT scan of the patient’s knee. During the procedure, the system creates a three-dimensional, virtual view and correlates the image to the pre-programmed surgical plan.

As the surgeon uses the robotic arm, its tactile, auditory and visual feedback isolates the diseased areas, providing real-time adjustments and optimal implant positioning for each individual patient.

“Precision is key in planning and performing partial knee surgeries,” said Sastry. “For a good outcome you need to align and position the implants just right. Precision in surgery, and in the pre-operative planning process, is what York Hospital’s new robotic system can deliver, for each individual patient.”

For more information about York Hospital’s Surgery Center or robotassisted partial knee replacement, contact Jody Merrill at [email protected] or 351-3958.

Dr. Akhil Sastry, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, has been invited to teach the anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty at the Homer Stryker Center in New Jersey. The surgical training program will take place from Thursday, September 17th to Friday the 18th at 325 Corporate Drive in Mahwah, NJ.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, offering products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine. The Direct Anterior Approach to the Hip Surgical Training Program is a national course for surgeons across the country, with a focus on surgical skills training using various industry practices.

Dr. Sastry is one of the few surgeons in New England who specializes in Direct Anterior Hip Replacement surgery, which uses a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approach. He has given numerous presentations throughout the country as an ongoing effort to educate other physicians and has also created a website dedicated to his study at seacoastanteriorhip.com. Dr. Sastry received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a group of Board-Certified physicians who utilize the latest concepts in orthopedics and sports medicine, coupled with preventive and surgical techniques. For more information, visit www.atlanticorthopaedics.org, or call the Portsmouth clinic at 603.431.1121.