Dr. Kevin Pugh debuts smart knee implant at Kentucky hospital

Kevin Pugh, MD, performed Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center’s first smart knee replacement, the hospital said Feb. 8.

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He used Zimmer Biomet’s Persona IQ implant, which tracks patient metrics and recovery, according to a news release. The device measures input including range of motion, step count and walking speed.

Earlier in February, Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville, Ky. added the technology.

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