The QEII is home to Atlantic Canada’s first — and Canada’s second — orthopaedic robot
Pictured: Dr. Glen Richardson (left), Dr. Janie Wilson (centre), and Dr. Michael Dunbar (right) are leading the QEII ortho robotic team.
campaign completed for the orthopaedic robot and affiliated research
QEII Foundation donors were the catalysts to bring the Mako SmartRobotics system to the QEII. A game-changer for orthopaedics in Nova Scotia, personalized care is at the forefront of surgical robotics. This technology allows surgeons to replace a joint that is tailored to the patient, by adapting the surgical plan based on their unique features. Meaning minimally-invasive surgeries with less pain, bleeding, quicker recovery time, and shorter hospital stays for patients.
“I can see knees and hips in ways I’ve never seen before. The robot is the vehicle that’s going to transition us into the new world of patient-specific surgery. We are grateful to the donors who have supported orthopaedic surgical robotics.”
– Dr. Michael Dunbar, QEII orthopaedic surgeon, QEII Foundation Endowed Chair in Arthroplasty Outcomes
Affiliated research is also driving innovation in orthopaedics. Data collected from each surgery helps experts from the QEII, Nova Scotia Health, and Dalhousie University study the efficacy of robotics in knee and hip surgeries. This data is crucial to understanding each patient’s needs, improving patient outcomes, and tailoring the surgical approach for more personalized care.
Bringing the Mako SmartRobotics system to the QEII is a prime example of our $100-million We Are campaign at work and the role philanthropy plays in elevating health care to new heights.
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