Texas hospital installs Mako robotic system

Hunt Regional Medical Center installed the Mako robotic system for knee surgeries at its Greenville, Texas, hospital, local NPR affiliate 88.9 KETR reports.

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Stryker developed the Mako robot. The robot arm assists surgeons with proper implant placement. The Mako notably protects soft tissue and ligaments from damage.

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