Robotic Joint Replacement

Mr Samir Ali Salih is a specialist robotic joint replacement surgeon treating patients accross South Yorkshire. Robotic hip replacement and robotic knee replacement are modern techniques to increase the accuracy of joint replacement surgery allowing a more bespoke fit.

About Robotic Joint Replacement

Robotic knee replacement, robotic partial knee replacement, and robotic hip replacement are advanced treatments for arthritis of the knee or hip once conservative measures have been exhausted. These procedures combine the long-established success of joint replacement surgery with modern robotic technology to improve accuracy, consistency, and personalisation. Robotic joint replacement represents the next evolution in joint surgery, allowing procedures to be tailored precisely to each patient’s individual anatomy.

Mr Samir Ali Salih is fully trained in robotic knee replacement, robotic partial knee replacement, and robotic hip replacement using Stryker MAKO technology and is a Stryker SMART surgeon (Specialist MAKO assisted Robotic Technology). The Stryker MAKO system allows detailed pre-operative planning using a patient’s own CT scan, creating a personalised surgical plan before entering the operating theatre. Mr Samir Ali Salih combines robotic assistance with muscle-sparing surgical approaches, enhanced recovery pathways, and day case surgery where appropriate.

During the Operation

Robotic knee replacement surgery, robotic partial knee replacement, and robotic hip replacement procedures typically last around 1 hour, depending on the procedure being performed. You will be positioned carefully on the operating table with supports to ensure stability throughout the operation. During surgery, the Stryker MAKO robotic system provides real-time feedback to guide Mr Samir Ali Salih in preparation and implant positioning according to the patients personalised plan.

Many patients sleep through the operation, while others choose to listen to music. After the operation, you will stay in bed for a few hours while the anaesthetic wears off, followed by physiotherapy to get you up and walking on the same day. Some patients are able to go home the same day, while others remain in hospital for 1 to 2 nights depending on individual recovery.

After a robotic joint replacement

After robotic knee replacement, robotic partial knee replacement, or robotic hip replacement, it is important to keep moving regularly, while avoiding strenuous activity in the early recovery period. The surgical incision usually takes around 2 weeks to heal, and activities such as driving can often be resumed at around 6 weeks, depending on comfort, strength, and mobility.

Mr Samir Ali Salih will typically review patients in clinic 6 to 8 weeks after robotic knee replacement surgery, or hip replacement, to assess progress. By this stage, most patients are walking longer distances, increasing activity levels, and gradually weaning off sticks or crutches.

Personalised robotic joint replacement

Mr Samir Ali Salih believes that restoring the joint as closely as possible to a patient’s natural anatomy is essential for achieving a stable and natural-feeling result. A big advantage of the MAKO system is the increased accuracy that allows Mr Samir Ali Salih to achieve his surgical plans more reliably. Stryker MAKO robotic technology enables detailed pre-operative planning and real-time data during surgery, helping ensure accurate alignment and balanced joint movement.

As a MAKO robotic hip and knee surgeon, Mr Samir Ali Salih combines advanced robotic technology with refined surgical technique and careful planning to deliver a personalised approach to robotic knee replacement, robotic partial knee replacement, and robotic hip replacement. Designed to optimise recovery, function, and long-term outcomes.

Is a Robotic Joint Replacement better than a traditional or manual joint replacement?

Both robotic and manual hip and knee replacements are excellent operations to treat arthritis of the hip and knee. The MAKO robotic system allows much more accurate planning of the operation than is possible with Xrays alone, and the robotic arm suring surgery allows very accurate positioning of implants. Mr Samir Ali Salih believes that this increased accuracy of both planning ad execution, and placing a hip or knee replacement closer to a patients own anatomy is a significant benefit that leads to longer term satisfaction beyond just removing the pain of arthritis.

Advantages of Robotic knee and hip replacements

Accurate pre-operative planning using high resolution CT scans.
Intraoperative measurement of ligament tension and joint alignment.
Accurate preparation of the bone for hip and knee replacements.
Mr Salih can often offer robotic surgery for most medically insured patients.

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Patient Resources

Read more about the MAKO system for robotic total hip replacement here.

Read more about the MAKO system for robotic total knee replacement here, and partial knee replacement here.

Patient.info Hip Replacement

NJR Personalised risks and benefits for total hip replacement

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Robotic Knee Replacement better?

Robotic knee replacement and partial knee replacement using the Stryker MAKO robot has been shown to be more accurate than traditional surgery. Mr Samir Ali Salih believes this increased accuracy is of most benefit when used with modern philosophies of implant positioning. What does this mean for the patient? Typically patients report a stable knee replacement that allows them to get up and get going fast. There is evidence that patients having a robotic joint replacement are less likely to have a complication from a a mal-positioning implant.

Is a Robotic Joint Replacement covered by insurance?

Coverage for robotic joint replacement varies by insurance providers and private hospitals. Mr Samir Ali Salih can generally offer robotic hip and knee replacement at Spire Methley park to most patients with medical insurance. To check your eligibility please contact us here. We accept patients from all the major inusrance companies including BUPA, Aviva, AXA, Healix, and Vitality.

is a Robotic Hip Replacement better?

Mr Samir Ali Salih believes there are many excellent surgeons in the South Yorkshire region, he believes an important factor is a good patient surgeon match and good communication. Patients should consider a surgeon with a high level of post CCT fellowship training, an expertise in the relevant areas. If you would like to book a consultation with Mr Salih who specialises solely in hip and knee arthritis please click here.

What is MAKO joint replacement surgery and how is it different from traditional surgery?

MAKO joint replacement is a robotic-assisted procedure that helps Mr Samir Ali Salih plan and perform joint replacements with more precision. Before surgery, a 3D scan is used to create a personalised plan. During the procedure, the robotic arm helps Mr Samir Ali Salih place the implant exactly where it’s intended. Traditional surgery relies on manual jigs to align implants which can lead to good results. Mr Samir Ali Salih believes that the increased accuracey of the MAKO system, and the ability to plan cases using 3D imaging and real time feedback during the operation improves results in partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement.

Dose robotic surgery mean a robot is doing the surgery?

No. Mr Samir Ali Salih performs the entire operation. The MAKO system is a tool that assists him by providing real-time feedback and guidance. It helps improve accuracy, but Mr Samir Ali Salih makes all the decisions and performs every step of the surgery.

Does MAKO robotic joint replacement work for partial knee replacement as well?

Yes. MAKO technology can be used for both partial and total knee replacements. If only part of the knee joint is damaged, Mr Samir Ali Salih uses MAKO to perform partial knee replacements allowing him to preserve more of the native knee and ligaments for a more normal feeling joint replacement.

Will I be able to walk the same day as my robotic joint replacement?

Yes. All of Mr Samir Ali Salihs’ patients are encouraged to start walking as soon as the anesthetic has worn off. Many patients, once they have passed physiotherapy, will go home the same day as the procedure.

Mr Samir Ali Salih performs robotic knee replacements and hip replacements for patients across South Yorkshire including but not limited to Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Castleford, Wakefield, Selby and South Leeds. Patients find seeing a surgeon who is high volume in robotic hip and knee replacements to be beneficial. Mr Samir Ali Salih has 2 clinic locations in Methley South Leeds, and Livingcare in Sheffield, he also works closely with local rehabilitation experts so that patients can have specialist surgical care with local rehabilitation.

In terms of MAKO knee replacement cost in the UK, there is a small additional cost to cover a high resolution CT scan for the most accurate surgery, and also consumables during the operation. Prices typically start from £13,500 with the final cost depending on complexity and medical issues. Mr Samir Ali Salih can also offer robotic joint replacement to most patients with medical insurance.