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easier to use, says Dr. Khabie. For example, current models require surgeons
to insert pins in the tibia and femur to transmit data back to the computer in
order to determine optimal alignment of the implant based on how the joint
moves. "But in the future, the robots likely will be able to figure out where
cuts need to be made without those pins," says Dr. Khabie. "It's like we're
using the original iPhone right now, and the technology will only get exponen-
tially better."
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