Artificial Intelligence
Should AI assist in surgical decision-making?
(ZDNet) – There’s a push for AI/ML to reduce the staggering number of preventable deaths due to surgical error. […]
Robotics
COVID-19
Medtronic Braces for COVID-19 Financial Impact
(MD+DI) – Like many of its peers, including Boston Scientific and Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic’s business has been impacted by procedure deferrals as healthcare systems around the world have deferred most elective procedures to focus on COVID-19. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19 Could Hurt Orthopedic Companies in More Ways than One
(MD+DI) – A medical device analyst warns of a significant drop in capital purchases like robotics and navigation systems as orthopedic practices grapple with major revenue loss this year. […]
Digital Surgery
Rise of the Robots: A Robotic-Assisted Surgery Synopsis
(ODT) – Pre-planning and surgical precision are driving physician acceptance and market adoption of robotic-assisted technology in orthopedics. […]
Digital Surgery
Zimmer Biomet Looks at 2020 Through ‘Rosa’-Colored Glasses
(MD+DI) – CEO Bryan Hanson said the company’s funnel for Rosa placements is the strongest it’s ever been and the surgical robotic system is expected to be a key growth driver for Zimmer Biomet in 2020. […]
Digital Surgery
Stryker Proves That the Juice Was worth the Squeeze for Mako
(MD+DI) – Back in 2013, analysts balked at the price Stryker paid to acquire Mako, but the company just reported its strongest robot quarter since the launch of its ever popular surgical robot. […]