My perspective is completely different from the BoneZone piece this week, Robots Are Setting the New Standard of Surgical Care, that paints a rosy picture of robotic systems revolutionizing orthopedic surgery, from spine to shoulder procedures, touting enhanced precision, reduced fatigue, and a digital ecosystem poised to transform patient care.
But let's cut through the marketing gloss: these robots are little more than expensive gadgets that drag out surgeries, demand more hands in the OR, and fail to deliver meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
Far from setting a "new standard," th...
