The spinal and orthopedic robotics market is developing at a rapid pace, with an increasing amount of hospitals investing in robotic arms and surgeons training in new technologies.
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Medtronic reported its spine revenue was up 5.5 percent for the second quarter, hitting $692 million. Combined with its robotic, navigation, imaging and power surgical instruments used in spine, the revenue was up in the high single digits.
Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital, all based in Richmond, Va., recently surpassed 10,000 robotic surgeries performed, reports the Henrico Citizen.
Abrazo Scottsdale (Ariz.) Campus will showcase its spine and orthopedic robotic portfolio in an open house on Nov. 16, reports the Daily Independent.
The Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center acquired an ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system from Globus Medical, reports P&T Community.
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Surgical Review Corp. accredited Danville, Ky.-based Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center's robotic program, local ABC affiliateWTVQ reports.
Stryker experienced significant sales growth in the third quarter, despite a few roadblocks.
The Center for Orthopedic Care at Oswego (N.Y.) Health Orthopedics is unveiling its robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty on Nov. 5, reports NNY 360.
Orthopedic surgeon Vincent Fowble, MD, performed Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center's first total knee replacement surgery using robotic technology in October, reports The Meridian Star.
Reno, Nev.-based Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center installed Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system to assist surgeons in spine procedures, reports Northern Nevada Business View.