Kentucky hospital completes 1st hip replacement with Rosa robot

Frankfort (Ky.) Regional Medical Center completed its first total hip replacement using Zimmer Biomet’s Rosa Hip System, according to a July 28 announcement published in the State Journal.

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The Rosa Hip System helps surgeons create personalized surgical plans and provides assistance. It uses real-time information to guide implant placement and usually requires a 3- to 6-inch incision.

The hospital said June 6 that its physicians debuted the Rosa Knee system.

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