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IN THE NEWS
“Studies and experience show that this technology can assist in achieving optimal results,
which opens the door to more widespread use in the future.”
Marc Roux, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie
Advanced new Robotic Precision for Hip and Knee Replacement
technology available The tool aids surgeons in the operating room by using real-time CT imaging
technology combined with a robotic arm, allowing surgeons to place the
replacement joint more precisely. The increased precision creates a more
natural feel to the joint following surgery and helps minimize scarring.
at Baylor Scott &
White – Waxahachie
is helping make
total hip and partial
knee replacement
procedures easier,
The outcomes patients have achieved thus far have been very positive,
according to Marc Roux, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff
at Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie. That’s great news for patients with
arthritis or other conditions of the hip or knee requiring replacement.
the recovery quicker
and the potential
that the joint will fail
in the future less.
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