Surgical robots are ‘gift that will keep on giving,’ ortho firms say

Orthopedics companies posted record robot sales in the first quarter, even as they plan new product launches in the second half of 2024.

Stryker reported record installations of its Mako surgical robot in the first quarter, although it didn’t share an exact number. Jason Beach, Stryker’s vice president of finance and investor relations, said the company has seen “really good results” from direct-to-consumer ads promoting the surgical robot to people who might consider a hip or knee replacement.