MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center was the site of the first spine surgery globally using the Mako Spine System from Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies.
The first surgery was performed by Jason E. Lowenstein, MD, Director of Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity at Morristown Medical Center.
Currently in Limited Market Release, Mako Spine with Spine Guidance 5 Software (SG5) provides surgeons the ability to know more about their patients with an intraoperative CT scan and leverages haptic guidance capabilities for a customized experience and intuitive workflow, with the flexibility to move from level to level as needed.
“I am proud to lead the team at Morristown Medical Center to bring this innovative technology to our patients,” said Dr. Lowenstein. “By combining both the established technology of the Mako System with the latest advancements, Mako Spine with SG5 can help us improve the lives of patients struggling with debilitating spinal disorders and pain.”
Morristown Medical Center also offers Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery for Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Total Hip procedures.
“This is a reflection of our commitment to provide the latest technological advances that can help us improve surgical planning and accuracy and achieve enhanced outcomes for our patients,” said James D. Wittig, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery at Atlantic Health System.
Mako Spine with SG5 is the latest innovation at use in Morristown Medical Center and across Atlantic Health System. To learn more about the different ways Dr. Lowenstein and other orthopedic specialists at Atlantic Health System are leveraging leading edge technology to help patients, visit the Atlantic Health System website.
