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MAKO PKA EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
MAKO PKA UPDATED EXAM – Comprehensive Practice Guide
EXAM COVERAGE SUMMARY
This comprehensive practice examination covers the full scope of the Mako PKA (Partial Knee
Arthroplasty) robotic surgical system, based on the latest 2026/2027 exam updates. Topics
include system fundamentals and workflows (PKA definition, Planar vs. Burr-only workflows,
surgeon preferences); CT landmark identification (8 landmarks in 3.0 vs. 7 in 2.5.6, new Femur
Knee Center landmark); implant planning parameters (internal/external, varus/valgus, and
flexion/extension parameters for medial femur, medial tibia, lateral femur, lateral tibia, and
patellofemoral joint); surgical techniques (bone registration, probe verification, resection
sequences, osteophyte removal timing); implant tracking and joint balancing (minimum 4 poses,
extension 5-10°, midflexion 45°); and implant sizing and positioning (medial bicompartmental
and lateral unicompartmental workflows). The exam emphasizes practical knowledge, surgical
technique, and clinical decision-making essential for Mako PKA certification.
INSTRUCTIONS
• This examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions
• Select the single best answer for each question
• Each question is worth 1 point
• All questions are based on the Mako PKA 3.0 system unless otherwise noted
• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer
SECTION 1: SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & WORKFLOWS
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1. What does PKA stand for in the context of the Mako system?
A. Primary Knee Arthroplasty
B. Partial Knee Arthroplasty
C. Posterior Knee Arthroplasty
D. Patellofemoral Knee Arthroplasty
Answer: B
PKA is the standard abbreviation used by Stryker for the Partial Knee Arthroplasty application on
the Mako robotic system.
2. What is the default workflow for a medial unicompartmental procedure in Mako PKA 3.0?
A. Burr-only
B. Planar workflow
C. RIO Setup 2
D. Manual workflow
Answer: B
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The Planar workflow is the default setting in Mako PKA 3.0. It can be changed to Burr-only in the
surgeon preferences.
3. In which software tab can you change the workflow from Planar to Burr-only in Mako PKA
3.0?
A. Patient Information
B. Surgeon Preferences
C. Implant Planning
D. Bone Registration
Answer: B
Workflow options, including changing from Planar to Burr-only, are found under the "Bone Prep"
tab within the Surgeon Preferences.
4. If you wanted to change from Planar workflow to Burr-only in Mako PKA 3.0, what must you
do?
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A. Select "Burr Only" in the workflow menu
B. Deselect "Planar" in the workflow menu
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: B
The default workflow in 3.0 is Planar workflow. If you wanted to change to Burr Only, you would
have to deselect Planar.
5. What is the recommended workflow for a lateral unicompartmental procedure in Mako PKA
3.0?
A. Planar workflow
B. Burr-only workflow
C. RIO Setup 2
D. Manual workflow
Answer: A
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MAKO PKA EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
MAKO PKA UPDATED EXAM – Comprehensive Practice Guide
EXAM COVERAGE SUMMARY
This comprehensive practice examination covers the full scope of the Mako PKA (Partial Knee
Arthroplasty) robotic surgical system, based on the latest 2026/2027 exam updates. Topics
include system fundamentals and workflows (PKA definition, Planar vs. Burr-only workflows,
surgeon preferences); CT landmark identification (8 landmarks in 3.0 vs. 7 in 2.5.6, new Femur
Knee Center landmark); implant planning parameters (internal/external, varus/valgus, and
flexion/extension parameters for medial femur, medial tibia, lateral femur, lateral tibia, and
patellofemoral joint); surgical techniques (bone registration, probe verification, resection
sequences, osteophyte removal timing); implant tracking and joint balancing (minimum 4 poses,
extension 5-10°, midflexion 45°); and implant sizing and positioning (medial bicompartmental
and lateral unicompartmental workflows). The exam emphasizes practical knowledge, surgical
technique, and clinical decision-making essential for Mako PKA certification.
INSTRUCTIONS
• This examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions
• Select the single best answer for each question
• Each question is worth 1 point
• All questions are based on the Mako PKA 3.0 system unless otherwise noted
• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer
SECTION 1: SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & WORKFLOWS
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SUCCESS!
,Page 2 of 112
1. What does PKA stand for in the context of the Mako system?
A. Primary Knee Arthroplasty
B. Partial Knee Arthroplasty
C. Posterior Knee Arthroplasty
D. Patellofemoral Knee Arthroplasty
Answer: B
PKA is the standard abbreviation used by Stryker for the Partial Knee Arthroplasty application on
the Mako robotic system.
2. What is the default workflow for a medial unicompartmental procedure in Mako PKA 3.0?
A. Burr-only
B. Planar workflow
C. RIO Setup 2
D. Manual workflow
Answer: B
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The Planar workflow is the default setting in Mako PKA 3.0. It can be changed to Burr-only in the
surgeon preferences.
3. In which software tab can you change the workflow from Planar to Burr-only in Mako PKA
3.0?
A. Patient Information
B. Surgeon Preferences
C. Implant Planning
D. Bone Registration
Answer: B
Workflow options, including changing from Planar to Burr-only, are found under the "Bone Prep"
tab within the Surgeon Preferences.
4. If you wanted to change from Planar workflow to Burr-only in Mako PKA 3.0, what must you
do?
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A. Select "Burr Only" in the workflow menu
B. Deselect "Planar" in the workflow menu
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: B
The default workflow in 3.0 is Planar workflow. If you wanted to change to Burr Only, you would
have to deselect Planar.
5. What is the recommended workflow for a lateral unicompartmental procedure in Mako PKA
3.0?
A. Planar workflow
B. Burr-only workflow
C. RIO Setup 2
D. Manual workflow
Answer: A
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