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His surgical focus includes primary, complex, and revision joint replacement of the hip and knee. He is adept in minimally invasive, muscle-sparing anterior hip replacement to promote faster recovery.

The company — set to be acquired by Zimmer Biomet — said that, on July 26, the first-ever fully autonomous, saw-based robotic ...

When you’re considering surgery, a robotic-assisted knee replacement just might be for you. Munson Healthcare is now offering these state-of-the-art procedures at Munson Healthcare Grayling ...

The MAKO robot offers accuracy for surgeons and a more customized approach for minimally invasive total knee replacement surgeries. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use ...

New robotic-assisted total knee replacement technology allows surgeons to be more patient-centered precise. The green portion will be cut away by the robotic saw blade during the procedure, Dr ...

The robotic-knee assisted surgery will likely be released to a broader market this spring. Researchers don't yet know if it improves function and longevity, but poor alignment during surgery can ...

Dr. Westrich and colleagues found that the use of robotic-assisted knee replacement grew considerably from 2010 to 2018, with an increase in utilization nationwide of more than 2,200%.