Here are five things to know:
1. The three-hour procedure was performed on April 23 to repair a patient’s severe spinal fracture.
2. Surgeons used the robots’ help to insert 11 pedicle screws into the patient’s spine.
3. The Artis Zeego provided real-time 3D imaging throughout the procedure, eliminating the need for pre-surgery CT scans and post-surgery X-rays.
4. The Renaissance Guidance System allowed spinal implant placement with maximum safety and accuracy.
5. Dr. Meir Liebergall of Hadassah Medical Organization’s orthopedic department predicted the patient will recover fully and walk again very soon.
More articles on devices:
Successful meniscus replacement procedures taking place in Colorado — 4 things to know
Global vertebral compression fractures devices market to hit $1.19M by 2022 — 9 observations
Cytokinetics reports Q1 2017 revenue of $4.2M— 5 highlights
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
