3 robotic spine, orthopedic milestones

Becker’s reported on three spine and orthopedic surgeon robotic milestones since April 12.

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1. William Hamilton, MD, performed the first outpatient knee replacement using the Velys robot in Maryland.

2. Fanor Saavedra-Pozo, MD, completed his 100th robotic spine surgery at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital in Ocoee Fla.

3. Terence Chen, MD, performed the first awake spine surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot at Walnut Creek (Calif.) Medical Center.

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