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Robotics in spine surgery — 18 things to know
Here are 18 updates on the robotic spine field and thoughts from surgeons about the future. -
'Even my customers were upset': Stryker acquired Mako amid criticism and now the investment in robotics is paying off
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo talked about the company's robotics strategy and the decision to acquire Mako Surgical early, which propelled the company to become a market leader in orthopedic robotics, in a Chief Executive report. -
OMNIBotics total knee system hits 25K global implants
Orthopedic device company Corin USA recently surpassed 25,000 implants with its OMNIBotics system for total knee replacement. -
Spinal robotics market to hit $320M by 2026: 3 updates
The global spine surgery robotics market is expected to grow over the next few years due to technology improvement and increased surgeon adoption, according to a report from Science in Me. -
Dr. Douglas Blaty performs 40 spinal surgeries with robotic-assisted device
Douglas Blaty, DO, has performed about 40 spinal surgeries with a robotic-assisted device called an exoscope, according to The Spokesman-Review. -
Robotics will be key for medtech and orthopedics post-COVID-19, says Moody's
Moody's reported the longer term revenue trends for medical products and devices are promising, especially related to minimally invasive procedures and robotics. -
Hawaii hospital acquiring $2.3M+ surgical robot
Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu plans to acquire a surgical robot system, according to documents filed with the state. -
Intuitive Surgical's COVID-19 downturn presents buying opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh to Intuitive Surgical dropping its stock price nearly 20 percent, however The Motley Fool thinks this is the perfect opportunity to buy into the company. -
Washington spine surgeon becomes 1st in state to perform procedure with Medtronic robot
Ali Anissipour, DO, of Everett-based Western Washington Medical Group, is reportedly the first spine surgeon in the state to perform surgery with Medtronic's Mazor X Stealth Edition, reports the Herald Net. -
Montana hospital offers total joint replacement with Stryker robot
Whitefish, Mont.-based North Valley Hospital recently installed Stryker's Mako robot to assist orthopedic surgeons with partial and total hip replacements, reports the Daily Inter Lake. -
Washington orthopedic group offers robotic joint replacement with Stryker system
Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates recently installed Stryker's Mako robotic system for hip and knee replacements, reports Thurston Talk. -
Idaho hospital 1st in state to offer robotic spine surgery
West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho, is reportedly the first hospital in the state to provide robotic spine surgery, according to ABC affiliate KIVI TV. -
Virginia hospital installs robotic system costing nearly $1M — 3 things to know
Sovah Health-Martinsville (Va.) is now equipped with robotic-assisted technology for orthopedic procedures, according to local ABC affiliate WSET. -
Hackensack performs 1st knee replacement with new Think Surgical robot
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center was the first medical center in the U.S. to use Think Surgical's TSolution One Total Knee Application, performing a procedure on a 64-year-old woman Feb. 10. -
Patient with scoliosis is 1st in UK to have surgery with Medtronic robot
A 14-year-old girl was reportedly the first patient in the U.K. with scoliosis to undergo spine surgery with Medtronic's Mazor X Stealth Edition, according to Brinkwire. -
Ohio hospital acquires joint replacement robots
Warren, Ohio-based Trumbull Regional Medical Center acquired Mako surgical robots to assist with total joint replacement procedures, Business Journal Daily reports. -
Dr. Zachary Smith: Robotic spine surgery shortens hospital stays, improves precision
Zachary Smith, MD, recently left Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital to join the neurosurgery department and robotic spine surgery team at Oklahoma City-based OU Medicine. -
Montana hospital logs 85 cases with Stryker robot — 4 details
Surgeons at Whitefish, Mont.-based North Valley Hospital have logged 85 surgeries with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, NBC Montana reports. -
Missouri practice surpasses 100 procedures with Medtronic spine robot
Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph (Mo.) recently surpassed 100 robotic surgeries with the Medtronic's Mazor X, reports News Press Now. -
Louisiana hospital to buy $26K cautery unit, consider surgical robot for orthopedics
Winnsboro, La.-based Franklin Medical Center plans to purchase a cautery unit and a surgical robot for orthopedic procedures, The Franklin Sun reports.
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