Robotics

San Jose, Calif.-based Good Samaritan Hospital has completed its first procedure using the Excelsius GPS robotic system, according to an April LinkedIn post. 

John Sperling, MD, of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic completed the first surgery with Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Shoulder robot.

Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Medical Center reached a milestone of 500 procedures with the Mako SmartRobotics system, the hospital said April 25.

Here are five developments in the robotics space that spine and orthopedic leaders should know:

Here are eight updates in the spine and orthopedic robotics spaces, including practices adding robots, surgeon milestones and a FDA approval, that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 22:

Michael Gallizzi, MD, of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., completed his 300th robotic spine surgery April 2.

The spine robotics market has grown rapidly in recent years with new platforms and updates taking center stage.

Teja Karukonda, MD, performed the first robotic spinal fusion at Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center, NJ Biz reported April 10.

Here are eights practices and health systems adding spine and orthopedic robots in the first quarter of 2024.

Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Ill., added the Mako robot for hip and knee replacement.