Cirq Robotic Arm Enhances Spine Surgeries and Increases Precision
October 19, 2020
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, along with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, is now offering an innovative technology that improves accuracy and speeds recovery time for patients who undergo spine surgery. Cirq is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm, designed to increase precision in navigating complex spinal surgeries. Learn more about the Cirq® arm.
![]() Faheem Sandhu, MD Director of Spine Surgery MedStar Georgetown University Hospital |
![]() Jean-Marc Voyadzis, MD Co-director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery MedStar Georgetown University Hospital |
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Sandhu or Dr. Voyadzis, call 301-856-2323 and select option 2.
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