Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - October '22

Page 12, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Innovative Mako SmartRobotics Technology

At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Allows

Surgeons To Personalize Orthopedic Procedures

For Each Patient

With October serving hip replacements to a new level of precision. When
as Bone and Joint performing Mako SmartRobotics, surgeons at Palm Beach
Awareness Month, it’s an Gardens Medical Center utilize a tactile robotic arm, and
important time to focus a 3-D virtual patient specific visualization system.
on common orthopedic This system provides the surgeon a presurgical plan that
disorders including details the technique for bone preparation and customized
arthritis and osteoporosis, implant positioning using a CT scan of the patient’s knee
and the treatment options or hip. During the procedure, the system creates a 3-D
available today. Palm live-action, virtual view of the patient’s bone surface and
Beach Gardens Medical correlates the image to the preprogrammed surgical plan.
Center is the first hospital As the surgeon uses the robotic arm, its tactile, acoustic
in Palm Beach County and visual feedback limits the bone preparation to the
to acquire two Mako diseased areas and provides for more optimal implant
SmartRobotics systems positioning and placement for each patient.
for robotic-assisted to surgery completed without the robotic-arm assisted “We are proud to add the Mako SmartRobotics to our
orthopedic surgery. At technology. Many return to an active lifestyle within weeks. award-winning orthopedic program with the intention
Palm Beach Gardens Mako SmartRobotics allows patients with osteoarthritis that shorter recovery times can help get our patients back
Medical Center, an experienced staff, award-winning (OA) to be treated at earlier stages and with greater out doing what they love quickly,” said Teresa Urquhart,
care and advanced technological options are available precision. The opportunity for early intervention is CEO of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “Expanding
for patients experiencing bone and joint issues including important, as OA is the most common form of arthritis our robotic orthopedic service line capabilities further
Mako SmartRobotics. and a leading cause of disability worldwide, according demonstrates our commitment to provide the community
Dr. Robert Avino, an orthopedic surgeon, completed the to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. with outstanding healthcare.”
first case at the hospital using the Mako SmartRobotics in Because it is less invasive, and in some cases, more of For more information about Mako SmartRobotics
September. Mako SmartRobotics offers a more precise and the patient’s natural joint remains, the goal is for patients contact Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s director
consistent result for partial knee, total knee and total hip to have more natural knee or hip motion. of the Orthopedic service line at (855) 769-2969, or visit:
replacements. Patients may experience a shorter hospital Through its innovative use of technology, Mako https://www.pbgmc.com/services/orthopedics/contact-
stay, quicker recovery and a smaller incision as compared SmartRobotics takes partial knee, total knee and an-orthopedic-navigator.
Ballet Palm Beach Announces Spectacular

2022/23 Season Of Events A Midsummer Night’s Dream, March 31 to April 2, Friday, About Ballet Palm Beach
7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Ballet Palm Beach (BPB), the professional ballet
Snow White, Queen Esther, A Midsummer Night’s Dream join A magical tale of King Oberon’s fairy kingdom. When Oberon company of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast,
popular holiday hit The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center For sets out to teach Queen Titania a lesson, the mischievous Puck is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ballet company dedicated to
Four Fantastic Performances ensnares unsuspecting mortal lovers into the fray. Shakespeare’s preserving the art of classical ballet by cultivating new
Colleen Smith, founding artistic and executive director of timeless tale of fun, frolic and fairies is brought to beautiful life visions in choreography, impacting the next generation
Ballet Palm Beach today announced a season of sensational where love wins the day – and the night! through the discipline of dance, and enriching the
performances from the acclaimed, professional ballet company. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Rinker Playhouse community through this universal art form. Established
Featuring a dream of a lineup, the four-show season includes is located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. in 2001, the company has become a fixture in Palm Beach
the classic fairytale Snow White; the family-favorite holiday How To Purchase Tickets: County. Each year BPB produces main stage ballets as
event, The Nutcracker; a tale of Biblical proportions with For information about prices and how to purchase tickets, well as outreach shows, both locally and abroad. For
Queen Esther; and the timeless tale from the bard himself – A please call Ballet Palm Beach at (561) 630-8235 or visit www. more information about the professional company or
Midsummer Night’s Dream. balletpalmbeach.org. its school, Ballet Palm Beach Academy, or to support
Upcoming performances by Ballet Palm Beach include: For tickets to performances at the Kravis Center, please call BPB’s outreach efforts call (561) 630-8235 or visit www.
Snow White, Oct. 26, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center for (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or visit www.kravis.org. balletpalmbeach.org.
the Performing Arts, Friday at 6:30 p.m.
“Mirror, mirror on the wall…” the Grimms’ fairytale of a
jealous queen comes to life on stage through stunning, original
choreography. The mirror doesn’t lie though, and the queen’s
own daughter is not immune to her wickedness, but with the
help of an unlikely group of seven little men, Snow White isn’t
alone! A poisoned apple, a true love’s kiss, and goodness wins
in the end.
The Nutcracker, Dec. 3, 4, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center
for the Performing Arts, Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday
at 1 and 5 p.m.
A magical holiday tradition beloved by all returns to the
Kravis Center stage. Featuring music by Tchaikovsky, The
Nutcracker tells the story of Marie who, when given an enchanted
nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift, has no idea of the adventure
that awaits her! Toy soldier battles, giant mice, and a blustery
snowstorm led by a majestic Snow Queen await families of all
ages to this magical night of memories.
Queen Esther, Feb. 11, 12, 2023, Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday
at 1 and 5 p.m., Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts
A tale of Biblical proportions. A young orphan girl rescues
her people but must sacrifice her freedom while being isolated
in the Persian palace. Brave Esther, malicious Haman, powerful
King Ahasuerus, devoted Mordecai and beautiful Vashti are all
players in this true story with a secret guiding force.