Each year, roughly 1 million Americans undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure. At the same time, joint replacement technology has become more advanced for faster recovery and better outcomes ...

SCRANTON, Pa. -- Hip and knee replacement surgeries are fairly common, and doctors say they're getting less invasive, thanks to robotic technology.

"This has made partial knee, total knee, and total hip replacement surgery more predictable in my hands and more importantly improved outcomes and recovery for my patients." ...

Robotic-assisted surgery is reported to be five times more accurate in matching leg length than is conventional surgery. It is also better at inserting the new hip joint at the proper angle.

To learn more about robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement and the surgeons who perform robotic-assisted surgeries at McLaren Greater Lansing, click here.

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital's orthopaedic department is using robotic technology for hip and knee replacement surgery.

It is basically a robotic-assisted arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery,” says Cheong. “Makoplastys begin with a C.T. scan of the hip, which is then used to plan the placement of the ...

Robotic-assisted surgery is reported to be five times more accurate in matching leg length than is conventional surgery. It is also better at inserting the new hip joint at the proper angle.

Robotic-assisted surgery is reported to be five times more accurate in matching leg length than is conventional surgery. It is also better at inserting the new hip joint at the proper angle.

Robotic-assisted surgery is reported to be five times more accurate in matching leg length than is conventional surgery. It is also better at inserting the new hip joint at the proper angle.