Surgeons are increasingly using robotic technology for knee surgery, and the rate of robotic-assisted knee reconstructions is expected to keep growing in the next decade, according to a July 1 report from GlobalData.
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HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (Texas) began this year by launching neurosurgery and neurotrauma programs and was recently recognized as a Center of Excellence in robotic surgery by the Surgical Review Corp., Community Impact Newspaper reported June 30.
Robotic-assisted surgery in orthopedics has grown tremendously in recent years, particularly for knee reconstruction, one of the fastest-growing procedures, according to Medical Device Network.
Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio, completed its 100th robotic-assisted total joint replacement, the Norwalk Reflector reported June 29.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (Texas) has added Stryker's Mako robot, according to a June 23 report from Brownwood News.
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Spine robots have proven effective in assisting surgeons with the placement of pedicle screws, but lag behind the capabilities of robots in other medical specialties such as urology and general surgery.
Two spine surgeons recently performed Monmouth Medical Center's 100th robotic spine surgery, which they see as the future of the specialty, The Link News reports.
Warwick, N.Y.-based St. Anthony Community Hospital has added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa robotic system, the Warwick Valley Dispatch reported June 21.
The Mazor SpineAssist was the first robot approved by the FDA to guide the placement of pedicle screws in 2004.
Becker's Spine Review has reported on more than 40 hospitals, health systems and practices adding spine and orthopedic robots so far in 2021.