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here is no debate that the precision with which a sur-
geon can position and align the implant with the assis-
tance of a robotic arm makes robot-assisted knee
replacements superior to conventional surgery where the
surgeon seats the implant manually. Convincing surgeons
that a robotic arm improves outcomes vs. "ocular navigation" — their
naked eye, hands and experience? That's another story. And that's
where the arthroplasty debate rages on.
"The margin between where we are and where we need to be in
joint replacement outcomes is greatest in knees," says Richard Illgen,
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
Robotic Knee Replacements Ramping Up
Now's the time to invest in optimizing
implant placement and attracting new patients to your ORs.
• EXACT SCIENCE Robotic assistance ensures implants restore the knee's natural flexion and balance.
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