The patient had received a left partial knee arthroplasty procedure, performed using the robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (rio) and restoris multicompartmental knee (mck) implants.The patient recovered well enough to have the procedure performed on their right knee less than nine months later.However, the patient developed pan and swelling in the left knee, and the surgeon elected to perform a total knee replacement.
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As part of normal complaint follow-up, an evaluation of the event has been initiated at mako surgical.The patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and was experiencing synovitis.The pain and inflammation experienced by the patient is believed to have been caused by the rheumatoid arthritis, and not by any deficiency with the implants or implant placement.Further evaluation is ongoing, and a supplemental report will be filed if additional information is obtained.
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