Today, the first successful ROSA® Shoulder System case was performed at Long Beach Medical Center, bringing greater precision to South Los Angeles County residents, including the South Bay.
LONG BEACH, CALIF.— Oct. 14, 2026 —The MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has performed its first successful robotic shoulder replacement using the ROSA® Shoulder System—becoming the first hospital in South Los Angeles County to offer patients this robotic-assisted platform. Shoulder replacement depends heavily on precise implant positioning, which can be challenging because each patient’s anatomy varies and may affect shoulder stability, mobility, and long-term function. ROSA uses a patient’s CT scan to create a 3D model of the shoulder, allowing surgeons to plan the procedure. Then, surgeons use robotic-assisted navigation technology to validate implant placement during surgery, receiving real-time feedback on movement and placement.
“The ROSA Shoulder System brings a new level of precision to shoulder replacement surgery,” said Shahryar Ahmadi, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Long Beach Medical Center. “Its real-time feedback and advanced planning capabilities allow us to tailor procedures to each patient’s unique anatomy and position implants more accurately. That level of precision can help improve outcomes, support recovery and give patients greater confidence in their results.”…