Stryker Data Shows CAO Delivering Strong Knee Replacement Patient Outcomes

Stryker, one of the leading medical technology companies and the creator of the Mako Smart Robotics™ System, has recently released their 2021 surgical patient data for Dr. Kevin Borchard. Their report shows that Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO) continues to deliver excellent patient outcomes.

In the three years since CAO began using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System for knee replacement surgery, Dr. Borchard has seen impressive results. Due to these strong patient outcomes, the Mako system is now used for nearly all of his knee replacement procedures.

Dr. Borchard’s Knee Replacement Outcomes Exceed Industry Averages

Patient requests for bilateral knee replacement (replacing both knees in the same operation) are on the rise at CAO and accounted for 21% of Dr. Borchard’s total case volume in the fourth quarter of 2021. This procedure allows patients suffering from severe arthritis in both knees to resume an active lifestyle more quickly. CAO’s reputation for delivering exceptional bilateral knee replacement results has undoubtedly fueled the increased interest in this procedure.

Stryker’s Insightful Data Analytics database currently has 800,000+ patient records and 80 million data points.

Stryker’s data showed that Dr. Borchard’s skill and expertise, along with the technological innovations provided by Mako, have resulted in exceptional knee replacement outcomes which exceed industry standards:

• Borchard’s patient average length of stay in the hospital was less than the national average, with many of his patients going home within 24 hours of surgery
• 100% of Dr. Borchard’s patients are discharged to home and work with outpatient physical therapy, eliminating the need to spend time at inpatient rehabilitation centers
• Borchard’s patients were able to walk an average of 561 feet before discharge, ranking within the 90^th percentile of doctors included in Stryker’s data
• No patients have been readmitted to Pioneers Medical Center at the 30- and 90-day mark
• Borchard maintains zero orthopedic surgical site infections

The data shows that Dr. Borchard’s extensive fellowship training and advanced surgical techniques, when paired with Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm, creates a dynamic combination that improves the quality of life for his knee replacement patients.

Raising the Bar for Orthopedic Treatment Along the Western Slope

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics has assembled an outstanding orthopedic team which plays a significant role in providing excellent patient care. In addition to Dr. Borchard, the fellowship-trained orthopedic team includes:

• Dan Ward, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in total joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee
• Gregg Martyak, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in hand and upper extremities
• J.Alex Sielatycki, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with fellowship training in comprehensive spine reconstruction
• Justin Grant, a board-certified family physician with a fellowship in sports medicine
• Mark Purnell, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine

This specialized fellowship training ensures that you’ll receive the finest quality care. The level of skill and expertise that our doctors possess is comparable to what is found at the best hospitals in large metropolitan areas, enabling us to deliver the exceptional outcomes you deserve. Our team is committed to helping you make a full recovery so that you can get back to living the life you love.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Colorado Advanced Orthopedics serves patients in Meeker and throughout the White River Valley.