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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Offers

Same-Day Discharge Orthopedic Surgery With Robotics

Orthopedic surgery is undergoing a transformative shift, CORI surgical system. Judy Dellosa, orthopedic service line director at Palm
enabling patients to undergo procedures and return home The acquisition of two Mako SmartRobotics systems Beach Gardens Medical Center, underscores the hospital’s

on the same day, thanks to advancements in robotics and marked a significant milestone for Palm Beach Gardens commitment to leveraging technology for patient benefit.
minimally invasive techniques. At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Patients undergoing partial knee replacement, “Integrating Mako SmartRobotics, ROSA, and CORI into our
Medical Center, a focus on surgical robots aims to deliver total knee, and hip replacements can anticipate superior orthopedic program highlights Palm Beach Gardens Medical
enhanced precision and quicker recovery, ultimately elevating outcomes with Mako SmartRobotics. This robotic-arm Center’s dedication to remaining at the forefront of surgical
orthopedic care for better patient outcomes. assisted technology ensures a more precise and consistent technology,” says Dellosa. “Patients undergoing hip and knee
Whether it’s a partial or full knee replacement, hip, or result, often translating into shorter hospital stays, quicker replacements can now access the precision and minimally
shoulder replacement, patients can now enjoy the comfort recovery, and a speedier return to an active lifestyle. invasive approach offered by these robotic systems.”
and convenience of recovering in their homes on the same Furthermore, Mako SmartRobotics for partial knee In addition to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s
day as their surgery. replacement is available for those with early to mid-stage surgical robotic fleet, the hospital recently earned The Joint
Central to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s osteoarthritis that does not affect all three compartments of Commission certification for hip and knee replacements. It is
orthopedic service line are three state-of-the-art surgical the knee. also a designated Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee
robots: the Mako SmartRobotics™, ROSA robotic surgery In addition to Mako SmartRobotics, Palm Beach Gardens surgeries.
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systems, and CORI surgical system. These cutting-edge Medical Center expanded its robotic fleet by acquiring the For those interested in learning more about Mako
technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of orthopedic ROSA Robotics Knee System, specifically tailored for knee SmartRobotics, ROSA, and CORI Palm Beach Gardens
surgeries, offering patients greater precision, faster recovery surgeries. ROSA empowers surgeons with advanced accuracy Medical Center encourages reaching out to the Director of the
times, and smaller incisions. and control, facilitating personalized surgical planning and Orthopedic Service Line at (855) 769-2969 or visiting their
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the first hospital precise execution. By offering a 3-D virtual visualization of website at https://www.pbgmc.com/services/orthopedics/
in the state to utilize the NAVIO surgical system, allowing the patient’s knee, ROSA optimizes implant positioning while contact-an-orthopedic-navigator.
for a CT-free surgery. The NAVIO was later upgraded to the minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues.
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