What’s new with spine, orthopedic robots?

Here are five developments in the robotics space that spine and orthopedic leaders should know:

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Milestones

  • Michael Gallizzi, MD, of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., completed his 300th robotic spine surgery. He uses the ExcelsiusGPS robot.
  • Brian Fiani, DO, of Livonia, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists, completed his 100th case with Medtronic’s Mazor robot.

Organizations adding robots 

  • Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center added Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusGPS system.
  • Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Ill., added the Mako robot for hip and knee replacement.
  • Berlin-based Central Vermont Medical Center added a Stryker Mako robot for total joint replacements.
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Next Up in Robotics

  • Preva Health and HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, Wis., have added the Rosa robotic system for knee replacements.  The…

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (N.J.), part of RWJBarnabas Health, has integrated Mako 4 SmartRobotics Technology. The robotic system…

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