Pioneering the Next Generation of Precision Spine Care
If you are suffering from chronic back pain, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, finding a treatment that maximizes safety, minimizes recovery time, and offers unmatched surgical precision is vital.
As a recognized pioneer of robotic spine surgery in California, Dr. Payam Moazzaz, MD continues to push the boundaries of advanced orthopedic care. Through an exclusive spine program partnership at Tri-City Medical Center, Dr. Moazzaz is pleased to introduce the Stryker Mako 4 Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System, redefined for complex spinal procedures.1
Tri-City Medical Center is the first hospital in California to utilize the Mako Robotic-Arm for spine surgery, led by Dr. Moazzaz.
What is Mako Robotic Spine Surgery?
The Mako 4 system by Stryker is widely celebrated as the gold standard for robotic joint replacements. Now, this revolutionary technology has expanded into spine care.2 Mako Robotic Spine Surgery merges Dr. Moazzaz's extensive orthopedic expertise with state-of-the-art robotic intelligence. Rather than relying on standard procedural templates, the Mako system allows Dr. Moazzaz to map out, simulate, and execute your spinal surgery with sub-millimeter accuracy, tailored entirely to your unique anatomy.
The Power of Dual-Innovation: Mako 4 + Q Guidance System with Copilot
To ensure the absolute highest tier of patient safety, Dr. Moazzaz pairs the Mako system with Stryker’s Q Guidance System with Copilot.3,4 Tri-City is the first hospital in San Diego to deploy this exact combination. When used in tandem, these technologies allow Dr. Moazzaz to build a high-definition 3D digital model of your spine before the operation begins. In the operating room, the Copilot navigation system acts as a real-time GPS, tracking surgical instruments and allowing Dr. Moazzaz to make microscopic, precise adjustments on the fly.
Benefits of Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Spine Surgery
For patients undergoing spinal implants, fusions, or corrective surgeries, the integration of the Mako robotic-arm and Q Guidance systems offers definitive advantages over traditional "open" back surgeries:
- Tailored Surgical Planning: Advanced 3D imaging creates a personalized blueprint matching your exact spinal dimensions.
- Unparalleled Accuracy: Robotic-arm guidance allows for flawless implant alignment and hardware placement.
- Minimally Invasive Execution: Enhanced precision means smaller incisions, less disruption to surrounding muscles and tissues, and reduced blood loss.
- Faster Recovery Times: Patients typically experience less post-operative pain, require fewer medications, and return to their active lifestyles much sooner.
- Next-Level Patient Comfort: Dr. Moazzaz utilizes the advanced Trios Spine Table by Mizuho OSI, a highly adjustable, mobile modular system designed specifically to maximize patient safety and optimal positioning in the operating room.
Why Choose Dr. Payam Moazzaz for Robotic Spine Surgery?
With over 15 years of specialized experience, more than 10,000 spinal implants performed, and consecutive peer-nominated "San Diego Top Doctor" honors, Dr. Payam Moazzaz is a trusted authority in spinal medicine.
Dr. Moazzaz’s collaboration with the advanced spine program at Tri-City Medical Center guarantees that patients in Oceanside, Carlsbad, and the greater San Diego area have access to historic, first-in-state medical breakthroughs right in their backyard. From initial diagnostics to personalized robotic planning and precise execution, your spine health is in the hands of a true industry innovator.
Is Mako Robotic Spine Surgery Right for You?
If conservative, non-surgical treatments like physical therapy or injections have failed to relieve your debilitating back or neck pain, you may be a candidate for robotic-arm assisted spine surgery.
Don't let spinal discomfort dictate your life. Experience the future of spine care with California's leading robotic spine specialist. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Moazzaz today.
References:
- https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/Mako_SmartRobotics_Overview.html
- https://patients.stryker.com/back-pain/treatment-options/back-surgery/mako-robotic-arm-assisted-spine
- https://www.stryker.com/us/en/spine/products/q-guidance-system.html
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strykers-spine-guidance-5-software-featuring-copilot-receives-510k-clearance-from-fda-302209090.html
