ConforMIS' CEO Believes Robotics Is Not the Answer in Orthopedics (MDDI)
Dr. Phillipp Lang, who will leave ConforMIS as CEO when a replacement is named, believes robotics in total knee replacements is a marketing gimmick.
Many believe that robot-assisted surgery will transform how surgery is done and it will be a boon for both patients and surgeons.
One person who begs to differ is Philipp Lang, CEO of orthopedics company ConforMIS. The Massachusetts public company makes customized knees for people who are looking to get their knees replaced. ConforMIS uses the patient's MRI or CT scans to c...