Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Orthopedic Institute has used Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee System in more than 20 procedures since investing in the technology, Spectrum News 1 reported Oct. 18.
What you should know:
1. NOI was reportedly the first Louisville-area practice to offer robotic-assisted knee replacement with the Rosa.
2. The technology creates a 3D model of the patient's knee to help surgeons with preoperative planning. Intraoperatively, the surgeon uses robotic assistance to execute the surgical plan with precision.
3. The Rosa is equipped with a camera and optical trackers that can detect minute twitches or movements in the knee, enabling surgeons to adjust accordingly.
4. Zimmer Biomet designed the product to improve positioning and balance in knee replacements, resulting in faster recovery and less reliance on pain medication.
5. Robotics have gained popularity for use in hip and knee replacements over the past five years, according to NOI orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Stimac, MD. Dr. Stimac expects the applications to continue expanding.
"When it comes to robotics and orthopedics, the applications become endless," he said. "Right now with Rosa, it's knee replacements, but in the future, partial knee replacements and shoulder replacements."
6. NOI has a team of 80-plus providers across 30 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.