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Robotic Surgery for Hip and Knee Replacement: What Patients Need to Know

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Robotic surgery is changing the way many patients think about hip and knee replacement. For people living with arthritis, joint stiffness, daily pain or reduced mobility, the idea of surgery can feel overwhelming. Add the word “robotic” into the mix, and it is completely normal to have questions. Does the robot perform the surgery?Is robotic […]

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First Insignia Hip Stem Implant in South Africa

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We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Insignia Collared stem, which is founded on Stryker’s signature principles of implant fit, function and flexibility. Insignia is a collared, metaphyseal-filling hip stem designed specifically for muscle-sparing approaches. Combined with Trident & MDM, we are poised to elevate the standard of care for hips. This

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1st in SA: Mako robotic arm replaces hip in George

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GEORGE NEWS – A first for South Africa, Mediclinic George set the scene for the first Mako Smart Robotics arm to be used to perform a frontal hip replacement surgery under the supervision of local orthopedic surgeon, Dr Nic van der Watt. It was a successful anterior hip replacement surgery (performed from the front of

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Robotic Surgery for Hip and Knee Replacement: What Patients Need to Know

First Insignia Hip Stem Implant in South Africa​

1st in SA: Mako robotic arm replaces hip in George

First Insignia Hip Stem Implant in South Africa