Robotics

The global spine surgery robotics market is expected to grow over the next few years due to technology improvement and increased surgeon adoption, according to a report from Science in Me.

Douglas Blaty, DO, has performed about 40 spinal surgeries with a robotic-assisted device called an exoscope, according to The Spokesman-Review.

Moody's reported the longer term revenue trends for medical products and devices are promising, especially related to minimally invasive procedures and robotics.

Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu plans to acquire a surgical robot system, according to documents filed with the state.

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Ali Anissipour, DO, of Everett-based Western Washington Medical Group, is reportedly the first spine surgeon in the state to perform surgery with Medtronic's Mazor X Stealth Edition, reports the Herald Net.

Whitefish, Mont.-based North Valley Hospital recently installed Stryker's Mako robot to assist orthopedic surgeons with partial and total hip replacements, reports the Daily Inter Lake.

Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates recently installed Stryker's Mako robotic system for hip and knee replacements, reports Thurston Talk.

West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho, is reportedly the first hospital in the state to provide robotic spine surgery, according to ABC affiliate KIVI TV.

Sovah Health-Martinsville (Va.) is now equipped with robotic-assisted technology for orthopedic procedures, according to local ABC affiliate WSET.