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A prominent surgical robot and a spinal allograft were among the products that have been recalled by medical device companies in the past year:

Over the next five years, minimally invasive technologies such as robotics and endoscopy are expected to become more prominent in spine surgery, and hospitals may be used only for complex cases on patients with significant comorbidities.

San Francisco-based Roam Robotics is partnering with San Francisco VA Health Care System and San Francisco-based Northern California Institute for Research and Education to evaluate its Ascend smart brace in veterans.

From leadership changes to new clinical guidance, here are six key updates from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons this year:

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