At AAOS Knee Implant Makers Pitch Better Fit, Precision
Executive Summary
Once beyond reproach, knee replacement surgeries are getting a long, hard look by surgeons, researchers, and companies trying to determine whether success rates that exceed 90% can be improved upon by using customized implants or surgical robots.
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