Robotics

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian hit a milestone number of robotic surgery procedures and was recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corp.

Ranson, W.Va.-based West Virginia University Medicine Jefferson Medical Center added the Rosa Knee System to assist with knee replacement procedures, The Journal reports.

Ranson, W.Va.-based Jefferson Medical Center installed the Medtech Rosa Surgical Robot to assist with total knee replacements, local news station LocalDVM.com reports.

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, La., recently installed the Mako robotic system for partial and total knee replacements, reports The Daily Iberian.

St. George (Utah) Surgical Center was recently reported to be the first ASC in the state to use the Navio robotic-assisted surgical system for knee replacements, according to St. George News.

In the past month, nine hospitals and health systems have invested in robotic systems for spine and orthopedics:

Stryker reported strong performance by its robotic knee and hip replacement system, Mako, last year and is now ready to turn the corner with the technology, according to a report from Stryker's Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations Katherine…

Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health - Jewish Hospital recently completed 1,000 joint replacements with the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, according to The Lane Report.

In 2004, Mazor SpineAssist became the first robot approved by the FDA to guide the placement of pedicle screws. 

Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health recently purchased two ROSA Knee Systems from Zimmer Biomet, according to NBC affiliate NewsCenter1.