DePuy Synthes Worldwide President of Joint Reconstruction Andrew Ekdahl thinks robotic-assisted systems will be a big help for orthopedic surgeons who are busier than ever.
Innovations in surgical instruments and capabilities have substantially increased the volume of procedures being performed on any given day — and increased the physical burden on orthopedic surgeons.
Many years ago, the busiest surgeons would conduct three orthopedic procedures per week, said Andrew Ekdahl, worldwide president of joint reconstruction at DePuy Synthes. But now those busiest surgeons are performing more than nine procedures per day, multiple days each week.
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