Setting Up For A Mako Total Knee Replacement

This newest video is a surgical set up for a “Mako Total Knee Replacement.” I was focused on getting the set up done so I wasn’t talking as much during this one so this is more of a demonstration of the surgical set up, sterile technique supplies and instrumentation that we use for our Mako Total Knee Replacement. I hope that the information in this video can be informative for whoever watches. Thank you again for your support and I wish you all success in all your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Derek D. Whaley

[@orkidiacruz740]

I admire Scrubs that do Ortho. I really want to learn and scrub a total joint one day but intimidated by the big setup. Great job, and thank you for sharing.

[@playfulpanthress]

Don't be intimidated! We're just of weirdos that like power tools and metal components. Once you get past the stuff, it's just like any other case. Most of the rep tray instruments aren't even used, different sizes of the same and similar things. It's been a bit of time since you posted. Have you given Ortho totals a chance?

[@susanhancock1634]

Had both knees replaced last year. What a difference it's made to my life! I feel ten years younger. n Needlessly suffered for ten years with bad knees. Great video.

[@isabelandujar9736]

❤ 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@susanharris7463]

I had knee replacement 1year ago never seen so much preparation for it brilliant thank for showing all preparation before the operation brilliant

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

It’s truly my pleasure and thank you for watching you’re appreciated!

[@lesiamccord5334]

About to have tkr in about 2 weeks much respect for surgens didn't know all of this happens

[@ICU2B4UDO]

I'm getting it done in 2 1/2 days...How did yours go???

[@TubeYouGuy]

Just had mine done 10 days ago. Going great. Off the walker and using a cane. Still a little stiff but much better than I thought it would be. The first couple days after we're tough but you can do it. Keep up with your exercises and physical therapy!

[@sdb1147]

Excellent video Derek. Your execution for details is great. I’m having TKR on my right knee on February 15, 2023. Anxious & nervous. Hopefully I’ll have an expert like you in my OR. God bless you and thank you for your service and dedication.

[@MyKoopmans]

I have a new knee expected. In two weeks...this gives me much appreciation for behind the scenes and all the hard work in preparation. Thank you for the renewed confidence.

[@kathleenbrown8445]

Just had TKR 11 days ago. I had no idea that much prepping went into it! Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@aidamolinary5348]

How are you feeling.??? I am have mine done on 11/21/22

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

The set up is definitely extensive! It’s my pleasure to share and I wish you both a pain free rapid healing and a speedy recovery.

[@nettiesanders676]

thankyou to all of you for helping our operations 😊 Iwe are very grateful to you all especially since we never get to meet you🎉

[@judycook1918]

This is going to be my Valentine’s day present to myself. I’m hoping this go well.

[@davefreeman6928]

I've worked in the OR for over 14 years mostly as an aide and recently graduated nursing school and have been functioning as a circulator. I'm learning to scrub and love ortho which is why I found your video and MY GOD. You may be the best tech I've ever seen. You're a sterile ninja. This video was exactly what I was looking for I've learned so much! Thank you so much for your dedication and technique and for this video. Looking forward to your other content. Subscribed!

[@JL-il6vk]

I am having this done in January. I am so thrilled to see how prepared you are and how much care and time you take in doing this. I will admit, I am very, very nervous. I hope mine goes well. Thank you for showing this.

[@kayless0]

I had a MAKO a week ago. Watching the setup is really interesting. Thank you for this. So cool seeing what they do to prep for the procedure

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

I hope you had a overall good experience and I wish you a speedy recovery! Thank you for watching and it’s my pleasure!

[@stevewilkins3659]

Very impressive video!

[@Dementus777]

Absolutely incredible focus and speed. They seem to really fast on you to pass things. This video is so helpful I’m preparing to start the ST apprenticeship program in DC. I really appreciate your channel.

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

Thank you so much my friend 🙏🏾

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

I wish you much success in your journey!

[@Dementus777]

@@TheSurgicalGuru I appreciate you guru

[@avlt1982]

That dude is bad ass! I'm trying to hang in there in the OR.. learning curve mad hard. Wish me luck, and thanks for the video

[@theresahawk9404]

I had a Mako TKR 2 weeks ago. It is pretty amazing. I was awake while I got my spinal. Next thing I knew I woke up in the OR from a refreshing nap. Staples came out today. I have 90 ROM about -5 straight. I can walk without a cane or walker for short distances as long as walls are close. I sleep thru the night for 6 hours, and have started to wean myself off of the narcotics. Looking forward to have the other one done in 6 months are so. The pain of walking is very different now then before.

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

It sounds like your recovery is going well Theresa! I’m incredibly happy to hear that and hope it continues to go smoothly! I appreciate you sharing as well!

[@theresahawk9404]

@@TheSurgicalGuru I forgot to add I am 68. I think if you educate yourself on what to expect it makes a huge difference. I am a need to know person, not everyone is.

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

@@theresahawk9404 Some people believe that ignorance is bliss. I disagree and I definitely agree with you. I’d much rather know the ins and outs as to what’s going on!

[@adriancieplinski7986]

Amazing work! You should have schools contact you for video marketing a very quiet career CST play in the Operating Room. We need more students. Thank you I hope to see you at the AST Educator Conference Presenting not Just Attending

[@narayanamurthysanaboina7785]

Good 👍 everything prepration before 💡 keep it watching

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

You know it! There’s more coming let me know what kind of videos you want to see!

[@delaneyrivard7858]

Appreciate the amazing choreography of your prep. MAKO knee Sept 27/22

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

Thank you so much Delaney! I hope your case went very well and I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@sukhjitbarham3968]

Very informative 👏🏽

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

Thank you Sukhjit! 🙏🏾❤️

[@rachelphelps6347]

I had a TKR 26 days ago. I took a look around while I was getting on the OR table and there was a whole wall table full of tools, etc, with a guy in a long green coat. Mine was not this type though. In 4 days I was walking without any assistance. I am very thankful mine went so well. It is different for everyone. Interesting to see all this set up! So much work. Mine had inside sutures that went away on their own and then glue over the whole area. I am glad he didn't do staples. Mine was not with robotics either. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting video!!

[@MindsetMotionFitness]

Very nice 👏🏽

[@isabelandujar9736]

Impressive. I may be getting my knees done in near future 😢

[@sandradowd6732]

Wow alot goes into preping, my TKR is in 2 weeks.

[@nettiesanders676]

more please Derek 😊

[@kristenharrison9279]

Currently going to surgical technologist classes!!!!🫶

[@boombarabum1669]

Thank you for demonstration - it was useful! Comments for not following standards: no face shield or goggles worn by the scrubbed person, many supply items flipped on a surface already - against AORN/ORNAC standards, initial wearing gloves - touched a package with bare hands and then flipped a paper to the the sterile field, circ. nurse placed a battery in the casing without a scrub nurse. Another gig No-No is a Count - sponges MUST be fully separated while counted - the way it was done on this video isn't acceptable. 20:10 - people are passing in BETWEEN two sterile ring stands - against IPAC standards in OR. 45 Deg - is still a Hohmann. Another comment about the setting instruments on the main table. Advisable is to use some towel underneath as instruments may penetrate plastic table cover. Sharps have been placed on the towel - which is totally great. Prep sticks were placed with their ends out of the Mayo stand - is it for grab for the prepping person? If yes - again, it is against standards as no one is allowed to pull items from the sterile field rather than a scrub person.

[@arianalucia9196]

Great video! Love doing totals. When I set up, I get annoyed when people just stand and stare at me lol. After the pans are open and they’re on my field I send them to get the patient and I do a quick and quiet set up while the patient is being put under 😅 I am ready to go as soon as they’re prepped 💪🏼

[@lesiamccord5334]

8 was out of tkr on cane now and doing great hope you are too😊

[@introvertadventures3872]

I'm in the scrub tech role in lab tomorrow and im so anxious about setting it all up. You make it look flawless. 😭 Im hoping I get us through it because our performance is being graded.

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

You’ve got this! I truly believe in you! I remember those days and it was nerve racking as it is with anything when we’re rookies but it’ll get easier with time, practice, dedication and focus! Check back in and let me know how you did!

[@introvertadventures3872]

I made it through it! I did better than last time! Just have to be quicker setting up. But I nailed the mayo stand. 😎

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

@@introvertadventures3872 That is amazing I love hearing that nice work and much success on your journey if I can answer any questions for you, please let me know!

[@katrinachancey7976]

I need a video for MAKO hip. Like now 😂

[@TheSurgicalGuru]

I gotchu Katrina! I’ll definitely be creating and uploading a Mako Hip video this week!

[@anneheard9381]

Where is this

[@StanHalen1936]

Double Deckers my guy.

[@anneheard9381]

That brown plastic bag?

[@fedrickalattimer3851]

How long is the Sugury

[@dannibble]

Yeah dont vigorously scrub your hands near the sterile field. Youre flinging droplets of alcohol and contamination. I learned this the hard way.

[@anneheard9381]

Im sure they are preparing theatre for the morning or day. Not for each individual patient

[@blackalashia]

Each surgical set up is for one patient only for any surgery that is done.

[@valeriecremeans462]

Why aren't the other's wearing gloves?

[@playfulpanthress]

The configuration of that room is terrible!