Dr. John Perry completes fist robot-assisted direct anterior hip replacement

Health First orthopedic surgeon John Perry, MD, recently completed the first robot-assisted, minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement in Central Florida, according to a statement from Health First.

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Using a surgeon-controlled robotic arm that allows accurate alignment and positioning of implants, the surgery took a little over an hour and the patient reportedly was walking the next morning.

The new technology allows for smaller incisions and no muscle cutting, quicker recovery time, and a low dislocation rate compared to traditional methods.

“Getting implants positioned correctly helps improve surgical outcomes and extend the life span of the implants,” said Dr. Perry.

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