Long Beach Medical Center Performs First ROSA Robotic Shoulder Replacement

The MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has performed its first successful robotic shoulder replacement using the ROSA® Shoulder System, becoming the first hospital in South Los Angeles County to offer patients this robotic-assisted platform. Shoulder replacement depends heavily on precise implant positioning, which can be challenging because each patient's anatomy varies and may affect shoulder stability, mobility and long-term function. ROSA uses a patient's CT scan to create a 3D model of the shoulder, allowing surgeons to plan the procedure. Then, surgeons use robotic-assisted navigation technology to validate implant placement during surgery, receiving real-time feedback on movement and placement. Designed for both anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, the ROSA Shoulder System combines patient-specific planning, real-time navigation, digital cross-validation and robotic assistance while the surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure. Shoulder replacement can be especially complex for patients with bone loss, deformity or changes in the glenoid, or shoulder socket, and even small variations in implant positioning can affect shoulder stability, mobility and long-term function. The Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from nonsurgical treatment through complex joint replacement and reconstruction. This information comes from the original source and was organized by AI.