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MAKO’s Robot Now Does Hip Surgery (written by Walter Eisner @ OTW)
After receiving FDA clearance in February 2010, MAKO Surgical Corp.'s RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System is now commercially available for use in total hip replacement surgeries.
MAKO has had a robotic system for partial knee resurfacing procedures for five years and now offers surgeons and patients the same technology for hip surgery.
The system is called MAKOplasty Total Hip Arthroplasty.
The surgeon's ability to accurately align and position implants is well known as a potential source...
