AAOS Roundup: Robotic Ortho Surgery Continues To Gain Traction, Led By Stryker's MAKO

Stryker is enjoying strong demand for its MAKO robotic surgery platform with plans to increase system placements and procedure volumes while working on a next-gen system that would enhance ease-of-use for surgeons and improve accuracy. The company also has plans to expand into other areas of focus, according to analyst reports from this year's AAOS annual meeting in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Smith & Nephew and Zimmer Biomet are trying to set themselves apart with their robotic technologies.