years is an exciting
prospect. "Robotics
lets me develop a sur-
gical plan for an indi-
vidual patient that
meets that patient's needs completely," says Dr. Miller.
A natural extension of this growth will be further improvements
and innovations in current robotic technology. "I'm sure industry
will improve the robotic platforms that are currently available," says
Dr. Ortiguera. "Right now, robotics is being driven by industry and
by patient demand. Our hope is that in the coming years it will be
driven by proven outcomes, but it will take time to get those
results."
Between the increased interest among patients and the promise of
improved outcomes, it's clear robotic-assisted surgery will play a piv-
otal role in the future of total joints and remain a major part of ortho-
pedics' progression into the future.
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Robotics takes surgery out of the realm
of art and into the realm of science.
— Paul Miller, MD
