Workflow management company ExplORer Surgical launched a new set of remote features to connect representatives and peers with the surgical team, according to an announcement Sept. 29.
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The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center completed its first total knee replacement surgery, according to a statement from Regent Surgical Health.
Orthopedic surgeons at the Bone & Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin use Mako SmartRobotics technology to facilitate outpatient total joint replacements, according to the Williamson Herald.
Surgical Institute of Alabama acquired Zimmer Biomet's Rosa robotic system for use in total knee cases, according to Kelly Fowler, the ASC's administrator.
Jackson, Tenn.-based Physicians Surgery Center secured its second robotic system for orthopedic surgery: Smith+Nephew's CORI Surgical System.
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Since the beginning of August, Becker's ASC Review has reported on three ASCs launching total joint programs:
Four ASCs recently installed robotic technology to assist in total joint replacements:
The Surgery Center of Amarillo (Texas) introduced robotic-assisted total knee replacement, according to the Amarillo Globe-News.
Salem, Ore.-based Willamette Surgery Center purchased and installed Styrker's Mako system to assist surgeons during total and partial knee and total hip replacements.
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo said the company is very well positioned in the ASC industry during his presentation at the Morgan Stanley 18th Annual Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on Sept. 15.