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nee replacement specialists can measure twice and cut
once with saws and drills and feel pretty confident that
the implants they place will align perfectly with the
femur and tibia to restore near-natural joint function.
Or they can rely on robotic guidance and be 100% cer-
tain.
"No surgeon needs a robot, but they could certainly benefit from
using one," says Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, FACS, chair of the
Do You Need a Robot to Replace Knees?
Some orthopedic surgeons say the technology noticeably improves
outcomes. Others say it simply makes post-op X-rays look better.
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
• A CUT ABOVE Kim Schaap, MD (right), says performing joint replacements robotically takes the guesswork out of even the
most demanding cases.
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