MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Performs First ROSA Shoulder Robotic Replacement

According to Surgical Robotics Technology, the MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has successfully performed its first robotic-assisted shoulder replacement using the ROSA® Shoulder System, becoming the first hospital in South Los Angeles County to offer patients this platform. Shoulder replacement depends heavily on precise implant positioning, and variations in patient anatomy may affect shoulder stability, mobility and long-term function. ROSA uses a patient's CT scan to create a 3D model of the shoulder for surgical planning, and during surgery uses robotic-assisted navigation technology to validate implant placement, receiving real-time feedback on movement and placement. Shahryar Ahmadi, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at the institute, said ROSA's real-time feedback and advanced planning capabilities help tailor procedures to each patient's unique anatomy and position implants more accurately. The ROSA Shoulder System is designed for both anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, combining patient-specific planning, real-time navigation, digital cross-validation and robotic assistance while the surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure. Ahmadi said retrospective analysis found substantial rates of malpositioning of glenoid and humeral components in conventional and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and that ROSA's assistance with glenoid reaming and humeral resection can enhance precision. This information comes from the original source and was organized by AI.