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Contact: Mary Roberts

North Platte, Neb., December 30, 2022 – Patients seeking a knee replacement in North Platte now have another great option for the procedure at Great Plains Health. Dr. Evan Correll and Dr. Nathan Jacobson, orthopaedic surgeons at Great Plains Health Orthopaedics, have completed the first robotic-assisted knee replacements.

The Zimmer-Biomet ROSA Knee System is a robotic surgical assistant that, alongside the expertise of skilled orthopaedic surgeons, helps provide precise knee-replacement procedures.

Just like patients will find with a traditional knee-replacement surgery at Great Plains Health, the robotic-assisted procedure aims to ease pain and increase range of motion at the care of highly trained physicians. The robotic-assisted procedure is another route that patients can consider as they work with their care team to determine the best path for their unique knee-replacement journey.

“The ROSA technology is cutting edge, and we have it right here in Greater Nebraska,” said Dr. Jacobson. “The robotic-assisted system is another way that we can care for our patients with the goal of improving long-term total joint outcomes.”

The ROSA is a comprehensive knee system that incorporates personalized implants, precise implementation and proven technology. The system provides data before, during and after the procedure that can help optimize care.

“Your orthopaedic surgeon is in the operating room performing the entire surgery just as before,” Dr. Correll said. “The ROSA robotic system allows us to collect data so that we better understand the patient’s specific alignment and ligamentous stability. ROSA then allows us to adjust implant position and give the patient a personalized surgery that aims to result in faster recovery and longer implant longevity.”

Based on patients’ individual needs, Dr. Evan Correll, Dr. J.D. Hannah, Dr. Nathan Jacobson and Dr. Mandip Singh with Great Plains Health Orthopaedics can perform either a traditional knee replacement or robotic-assisted procedure. Patients can expect the same outstanding care and outcome with either option.

Orthopaedic options are continuing to expand in North Platte. In addition to robotic-assisted joint replacements, Great Plains Health has started same-day discharge. The ambulatory surgery center has also started partial and total joint replacements in some cases. Great Plains Health plans to utilize ROSA technology to its fullest extent and expand the robotic-assisted surgery option to knee, hip and shoulder replacements in the future.

Great Plains Health is committed to offering new and innovative technologies that benefit patients. The ROSA is among other outstanding robotic technology at Great Plains Health, including the DaVinci robotic surgical system and Aquablation therapy.

“At Great Plains Health, we are always looking for ways to be innovative and serve our patients in the best way possible,” said Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer. “We are pleased to add this technology to the care we provide our patients close to home.”

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About Great Plains Health

Based in North Platte, Nebraska, Great Plains Health is a fully accredited, 116-bed acute-care regional medical center serving western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas and southern South Dakota. With 90 physicians representing nearly 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains Health system offers advanced health care, including heart and vascular, cancer, and orthopedic surgery services. Great Plains Health is a Level III trauma center, and all of its emergency department physicians are residency-trained and board-certified in emergency medicine. The system employs approximately 1,200 employees and serves a geographic area spanning more than 67,000 square miles. The hospital is accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and is home to an American College of Surgeons-accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric surgery program. For more information, visit gphealth.org.