Richelle Takemoto, MD, of Hamilton Orthopedics Spine and Sports Medicine, completed the first joint replacement using the Velys robot in February with the hospital’s surgical team. After training and certification, Dr. Takemoto launched the robot in the hospital.
Community Memorial Hospital is the second hospital in the state to implement the technology.
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