North Carolina health system adds robot-assisted joint replacements

Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System became the first hospital in Iredell County to add Stryker’s Mako robot for total joint replacements.

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Brett Feldman, MD, and Jeffery Reeves, MD, are trained to use the robot for hip and knee replacements, according to a Jan. 3 news release. Dr. Feldman has used the robot in 51 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements.

Mako creates a personalized surgical plan and is designed for increased precision during procedures, according to the release.

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