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Frederick F. Buechel, Jr., M.D. | MAKOplasty® International Destination Center | 239-659-5633 (KNEE)
Physicians Regional Medical Center, 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Second Floor, Naples, FL 34119
2012 © by Robotic Joint Replacement Center
Frederick F. Buechel, Jr., M.D.
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
MAKOplasty® Robotic Knee Resurfacing
& Total Knee Replacement Specialist
(239) 659-5633 (KNEE)
MAKOplasty®
International MAKOplasty Destination Center
International patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee come to
Naples, Florida to see Dr. Buechel, Jr. MD and have their Outpatient
Minimally Invasive “MAKOplasty” Robotic Arm Assisted Knee
Resurfacing Procedure. Our Destination Center has treated patients
from around the world with knee pain related to post-traumatic arthritis,
osteoarthritis and isolated osteo-necrosis of the femur.
Dr. Buechel’s Experience
Dr. Buechel is the countries most experienced Outpatient Robotic Arm
Assisted Knee Resurfacing Specialist and has performed over 470
procedures on patients with medial, lateral and patella-femoral
osteoarthritis.
Since starting the Makoplasty program in Southwest Florida in 2009 at
Physicians Regional Medical Center, Dr. Buechel, Jr. MD has refined the
procedure and the process from start to finish. Now, patients have their
procedure and leave the hospital the same day, unless they require
overnight observation in the hospital due to medical conditions.
Procedure Goals, Process and Expectations
The Goal of Dr. Buechel’s robotically precise, anatomically restoring, and
minimally invasive knee resurfacing procedure is to reduce each
patient’s arthritic knee pain and restore their function and quality of life.
Using the Mako Surgical Corp. RIO system, Dr. Buechel expertly plans
each knee resurfacing and performs his 2-3 inch muscle sparing,
tourniquet free approach, ensuring a precision custom knee implant
installation for each patient, with a quicker recovery and better motion
when compared to traditional partial knee replacement and total knee
replacement.
Most patients are walking without assistive devices and are off oral
prescription pain medication in the first 1-2 weeks. Knee motion returns
to preoperative levels in 3 weeks, and by 6 weeks, most have increased
their motion by 5-10 degrees. Dr. Buechel’s patients are able to return to
activities of daily living and participate in most low impact activities in
just a few weeks. Improvement continues for months and patients are
encouraged to return to a regular low impact exercise program after
initial wound healing is complete and swelling has resolved.
International Consultations
International Candidates can send Dr. Buechel, Jr. their information for
review. If a patient is considered a candidate based on Dr. Buechel’s
information & x-ray review, they are contacted by our staff and instructed
on the next steps. The next step would be for the patient (and family) to
travel to Naples, have an appointment with the doctor to confirmation the
Makoplasty Procedure would be appropriate for the patient and have the
procedure performed at the Robotic Joint Replacement Center that
week. Dr. Buechel requests the following Information be sent to for his
review:
History:
1.
Medical History that includes your current height &
weight, current medication list, surgical history, family
history, alcohol history, smoking history, any history of
blot clots or bleeding conditions, any history of
infections, your pain level estimate (rated 1-10, with
10 being the worst pain), and current walking
distance and activity level
X-ray views:
Completed within the last 3 months on CD, DVD,
stick drive or regular xr-ay film.
1. Standing AP view of both knees
2. PA Flexion views of both knees
3. Lateral view
4. Sunrise view
Information can be sent to:
Frederick Buechel, Jr. MD
Robotic Joint Replacement Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
6101 Pine Ridge Road, 2nd Floor Suite
Naples, Florida 34119
Please include self-addressed stamped envelopes for any
materials you wish to have returned to you with instructions for
our staff, after your information has been reviewed by Dr.
Buechel.
Concierge Plan
International & private pay patients have access to our Concierge Plan
for their short stay in Naples during the procedure. A variety of housing
choices are available for patients traveling for their procedure. Local
rental homes, condominiums, and hotel options are available for patients
and their families during their stay in Naples. Private limousine
transportation services are available and can be arranged to and from
airports, lodging, restaurants and attractions for patients and family.
Airport Access
International Airports include Southwest International Airport in Fort
Myers (RSW) less than 30 minutes from Dr. Buechel’s Center and Miami
International (MIA) Airport which is approximately 2 hours away. Our
local Naples Municipal Airport is 8 miles from the Center for private jets
and planes.
We look forward to exceeding your expectations!
International patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee come to
Naples, Florida to see Dr. Buechel, Jr. MD and have their Outpatient
Minimally Invasive “MAKOplasty” Robotic Arm Assisted Knee
Resurfacing Procedure. Our Destination Center has treated patients
from around the world with knee pain related to post-traumatic arthritis,
osteoarthritis and isolated osteo-necrosis of the femur.
Dr. Buechel’s Experience
Dr. Buechel is the countries most experienced Outpatient Robotic Arm
Assisted Knee Resurfacing Specialist and has performed over 470
procedures on patients with medial, lateral and patella-femoral
osteoarthritis.
Since starting the Makoplasty program in Southwest Florida in 2009 at
Physicians Regional Medical Center, Dr. Buechel, Jr. MD has refined the
procedure and the process from start to finish. Now, patients have their
procedure and leave the hospital the same day, unless they require
overnight observation in the hospital due to medical conditions.
Procedure Goals, Process and Expectations
The Goal of Dr. Buechel’s robotically precise, anatomically restoring, and
minimally invasive knee resurfacing procedure is to reduce each
patient’s arthritic knee pain and restore their function and quality of life.
Using the Mako Surgical Corp. RIO system, Dr. Buechel expertly plans
each knee resurfacing and performs his 2-3 inch muscle sparing,
tourniquet free approach, ensuring a precision custom knee implant
installation for each patient, with a quicker recovery and better motion
when compared to traditional partial knee replacement and total knee
replacement.
Most patients are walking without assistive devices and are off oral
prescription pain medication in the first 1-2 weeks. Knee motion returns
to preoperative levels in 3 weeks, and by 6 weeks, most have increased
their motion by 5-10 degrees. Dr. Buechel’s patients are able to return to
activities of daily living and participate in most low impact activities in
just a few weeks. Improvement continues for months and patients are
encouraged to return to a regular low impact exercise program after
initial wound healing is complete and swelling has resolved.
International Consultations
International Candidates can send Dr. Buechel, Jr. their information for
review. If a patient is considered a candidate based on Dr. Buechel’s
information & x-ray review, they are contacted by our staff and instructed
on the next steps. The next step would be for the patient (and family) to
travel to Naples, have an appointment with the doctor to confirmation the
Makoplasty Procedure would be appropriate for the patient and have the
procedure performed at the Robotic Joint Replacement Center that
week. Dr. Buechel requests the following Information be sent to for his
review:
History:
1.
Medical History that includes your current height &
weight, current medication list, surgical history, family
history, alcohol history, smoking history, any history of
blot clots or bleeding conditions, any history of
infections, your pain level estimate (rated 1-10, with
10 being the worst pain), and current walking
distance and activity level
X-ray views:
Completed within the last 3 months on CD, DVD,
stick drive or regular xr-ay film.
1. Standing AP view of both knees
2. PA Flexion views of both knees
3. Lateral view
4. Sunrise view
Information can be sent to:
Frederick Buechel, Jr. MD
Robotic Joint Replacement Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
6101 Pine Ridge Road, 2nd Floor Suite
Naples, Florida 34119
Please include self-addressed stamped envelopes for any
materials you wish to have returned to you with instructions for
our staff, after your information has been reviewed by Dr.
Buechel.
Concierge Plan
International & private pay patients have access to our Concierge Plan
for their short stay in Naples during the procedure. A variety of housing
choices are available for patients traveling for their procedure. Local
rental homes, condominiums, and hotel options are available for patients
and their families during their stay in Naples. Private limousine
transportation services are available and can be arranged to and from
airports, lodging, restaurants and attractions for patients and family.
Airport Access
International Airports include Southwest International Airport in Fort
Myers (RSW) less than 30 minutes from Dr. Buechel’s Center and Miami
International (MIA) Airport which is approximately 2 hours away. Our
local Naples Municipal Airport is 8 miles from the Center for private jets
and planes.
We look forward to exceeding your expectations!
