Backus to Host Free Community Talk on Robotic Knee and Hip Surgery Options May 24

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 Tuesday, May 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Hartford HealthCare System Support Office, 11 Stott Avenue, Norwich.

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.
Registration is required.  Call 1.855.HHC.HERE to register.