Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery – Ardmore (Okla.) has added orthopedic surgeon Aamir Bhimani, MD, to its practice. 

From new product launches to partnerships, here are six key updates in spine and orthopedic robotics during the third quarter:

Stryker's Mako Spine robot is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024, and DePuy Synthes' Velys Spine is expected to be commercially available in 2025.

David Bizousky, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (Pa.), has completed 100 robotic-assisted knee replacements. 

Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Medical Center has surpassed 100 orthopedic cases using Zimmer Biomet's Rosa robotic knee system, according to a Sept. 12 report from South Florida Hospital News. 

Medical devicemaker Medtronic appointed James Porter, MD, as chief medical officer of robotic surgical technologies and digital technologies within the company's surgical business.

Think Surgical's upgraded TMini robot, version 1.1, was used in its first total knee replacement since earning FDA clearance, the company said Sept. 10.

Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS robotic spine navigation system has grown its presence and capabilities.

Mercy Washington (Mo.) has added robotic-assisted knee replacements, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Warren County Record.

Mazor X is Medtronic's flagship spine robot, and its Stealth edition includes enabling technologies including navigation, 3-D imaging, robotics and powered surgical tools.

Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., added Medtronic's StealthStation 8 minimally invasive surgery system, South Florida Hospital News reported Sept. 5.

Think Surgical's TMini robot was FDA cleared for use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona knee replacement system.

Alphatec's Remi spine robot has grown in recent years and is under new ownership.

The Medacta Group has partnered with orthopedic robot manufacturer Think Surgical to provide its robotic, wireless hand-held TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee replacement surgery supporting both GMK Sphere and GMK SpheriKA, a knee implant designed specifically for kinematic alignment.

Oskaloosa, Iowa-based Mahaska Health has introduced the Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution to its orthopedic and sports medicine department, according to an Aug. 21 report by The Oskaloosa Herald.

Here are five updates to spine and orthopedic innovations in 2024:

The FDA sent a letter to Globus Medical in July warning the devicemaker about an inspection related to the Excelsius GPS spine robot.

Spine and orthopedic devicemaker leaders have shared updates about the state of their company's robots and strategies for the future.

Globus Medical CEO Dan Scavilla said he sees upward growth for the company's enabling technologies, including the Excelsius GPS and Excelsius 3D spine robots, according to an Aug. 6 earnings call. 

Bowling Green, Ohio-based Wood County Hospital has purchased an ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, according to an Aug. 5 report from Bowling Green Independent Media.