Saint Agnes Medical Center says it has become the first hospital in the Central Valley to perform spine surgery using the Mako 4, an advanced orthopedic robotic surgical system.
Hospital leaders say the milestone builds on Saint Agnes’ history of adopting robotic technology for orthopedic procedures.
“Back in 2021, we were the first in the Valley to bring the Mako 3 platform here to perform knee surgeries, and now we’re excited to announce that we’re the first in the Valley to perform spine surgeries on the Mako 4,” said Skye Applebee, Saint Agnes director of surgical services…