Robotic Surgery
Smith & Nephew partners with JointVue for ultrasound, robotic-assisted surgery planning
Smith & Nephew announced a co-marketing agreement for the OrthoSonic 3D surgery planning technology from JointVue, according to a company press release.
FDA clears Think Surgical robotic system for use with Zimmer Biomet knee system
Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system to be used with the Persona personalized knee system from Zimmer Biomet, according to a company press release.
How may robotics, navigation and mixed reality impact the future of shoulder surgery?
During the past several years, the role of 3D planning has increased significantly in shoulder surgery.
FDA clears Think Surgical robotic system for use with Medacta knee implants
Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system to be used with the GMK sphere and SpheriKA knee systems from Medacta, according to a company press release.
Medacta partners with Think Surgical for robotic TKR solutions
Medacta Group SA announced a partnership with Think Surgical Inc. for robotic total knee replacement solutions, according to a press release.
DePuy Synthes launches robotic-assisted spine surgery platform
DePuy Synthes announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance and launched its Velys active robotic-assisted spine system, according to a company press release.
Robotic-assisted TKA may be linked with reduced readmissions, similar costs vs. manual TKA
Published results showed robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty was associated with reduced postoperative visits and readmissions with no differences in total care costs compared with manual TKA.
Think Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for new software in robotic TKA system
Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the TMINI 1.1 miniature robotic system, a new software system for the TMINI robotic knee replacement platform, according to a company press release.
Mayo Clinic, NYU Langone Hospitals tied No. 1 in US for pulmonology and lung surgery
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and NYU Langone Hospitals tied for No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery.
Robotic-assisted THA may be associated with less opioid use vs. conventional THA
Published results showed robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty was associated with decreased postoperative opioid use and lower odds of patients developing persistent opioid use compared with conventional THA.