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creating a more predictable surgical experience.
placing perfectly aligned implants. As a sur-
geon, it’s very exciting to see that we can do this
reproducibly, consistently, and do it successfully.”
Dr. Toulson explains: “This 3D technology al-
lows me to see the orientation, alignment,
rotation and actual size of the implant that
we will be using. So, I can actually see with
3D technology what the implant looks like,
and I can make adjustments in surgery to bal-
ance the ligaments inside of the knee.”
The MAKO™ Robotic-Arm assists Dr. Toulson in
performing precise surgeries. “What’s critical is
the MAKO robot will not permit me to deviate
outside of the plan that we have instituted in the
very beginning of surgery. As the surgeon, I’m
still doing the surgery, the robot is simply allowing
me to do it in a more precise manner,” says Dr.
Toulson. “The MAKOplasty robot assists me in
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Medical degree from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, extensive training from
John Hopkins Hospital and sub-specialty train-
ing at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New
York – the No. 1-ranked orthopedic hospital in
the country, Executive M.B.A. Baylor University
Dr. Toulson’s education and training are only
outmatched by his warm smile and kind-heart-
ed nature, which extends to his entire staff.
At Alpha Orthopedics & Sport Medicine, ev-
ery patient is considered part of the family.
ALPHA ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE LOCATIONS :
DR. TOULSON SPECIALIZES IN:
Robotic Joint Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Main Office:
6850 TPC Drive,
Suite 116
McKinney, TX 75070
972.838.1635
COMING SOON
Sherman Office:
Dallas Office:
204 Medical Drive,
12400 Coit Road,
Suite 102
Suite 505
Sherman, TX 75092
Dallas, TX 75251
972.433.0103 972.385.8032
alphaortho.net
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