North Carolina hospital performs 1st robotic-assisted knee replacement

Scott Grabill, DO, performed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, N.C., The Daily Advance reported Feb. 11.

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The procedure was performed with the Stryker Mako robot on Feb. 3.

The Mako robot uses a CT scan to create a patient-specific 3D model, which surgeons can then use to create a personalized surgical plan.

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