Robotics

While total knee replacements performed with the help of surgical robots have better patient outcomes, they cost an average of $2,400 more than conventional knee replacements, according to new research published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 

Here are five things to know about where Stryker stands today:

Here are seven updates on medtech companies that Becker's has reported on since April 10:

Stryker and Zimmer Biomet provided updates on their robotic progress this year in their first quarter earnings calls.

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.