Major players push the boundaries in surgical tech and robotics
The AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting brought a wave of innovation from top orthopedic device companies, with next-gen technologies and advanced robotics taking center stage.
-Stryker launched Mako 4, its most advanced smart robotic surgery platform yet—now supporting hip, knee, spine, and shoulder procedures, along with robotic hip revision capabilities and integration with its Q Guidance system.
-J&J MedTech showcased VOLT and Inhance Intact, receiving CE mark and FDA clearance, respectively. These tools aim to enhance locking stability and personalized shoulder surgery via its TruMatch 3D planning system.
-Smith+Nephew introduced TESSA, a real-time augmented reality-guided surgical assistant designed for spatial surgery, submitted for FDA clearance.
-Zimmer Biomet unveiled ZBX, a new ASC-focused solution suite, alongside updates to its hip, knee, and upper extremity portfolios.
Other highlights included Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusFlex, Pixee Medical’s Knee NexSight, and ModMed’s AI-powered solutions.
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