Backus to Host Free Community Talk on Robotic Knee and Hip Surgery Options

Norwich, CT – Orthopedic surgeons William Cambridge, MD, of New London County Orthopedic Surgery and Scott Stanat, MD, of Norwich Orthopedic Group will conduct a free community education event on MAKOplasty technology for knee and hip procedures on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm at the Plainfield Recreation Center, 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield. Registration is required. Call (855)-HHC-HERE to register.

â??Backus Hospital is the first hospital in Eastern Connecticut to offer the MAKOplasty® robotic procedure for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement procedures using the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. RIO is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants.