MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing may be an appropriate treatment for patients with early or mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee (learn more about this osteoarthritis). Typical MAKOplasty patients may share the following characteristics:
Knee pain that occurs with activity, usually on the inner knee or under the knee cap
Start up knee pain or stiffness when getting up from a sitting position
Failure to respond to non-surgical treatments or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication