May 20, 2021- JFK Medical Center North Campus is committed to improving the orthopedic patient experience for patients in Palm Beach County. The hospital is offering enhanced joint replacement surgery options using robotic technology, which is transforming the way total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are being performed. The innovative, surgeon controlled robotic arm system aids in the accurate alignment and positioning of hip and knee implants.
This month, JFK Medical Center North campus began performing joint replacement surgery using the Mako robot, which allows surgeons to perform a more customized joint replacement surgery. “The 3D CT allows me to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy,” said Dr. Lyall Ashberg, Orthopedic Surgeon at JFK Medical Center North Campus. “During surgery, I can validate the plan and make any necessary adjustments. This allows me to execute the procedure with the highest degree of precision and accuracy.” These minimally invasive procedures may allow for a faster recovery than traditional joint replacement procedures. Dr. Ashberg performed the hospitals first joint replacement procedure at JFK North utilizing the robotic-arm on Monday, May 17.
Earlier this month, the hospital partnered with Palm Beach County Schools to encourage students to participate in their “Name the Robot” contest. Over 80 submissions were received and the surgical services team selected, Apollo which was submitted by Veronica Hernandez, a student in the Pre-Medical Academy at Woodlands Middle School in Lake Worth. Veronica learned she was the winner during the hospital’s Robot Name Reveal party that was streamed live on Facebook. Veronica choose Apollo, because he was the God of healing.
“It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology to our patients,” said JFK Medical Center North Campus, Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Vertuno. “This addition to our orthopedic program further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
About JFK Medical Center North Campus
JFK North is a 280-bed acute care facility with over 40 years of experience providing high quality care to our communities. Our specialty trained and compassionate staff utilize leading-edge technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Services include; 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit, Interventional Vascular Suite, Inpatient Diabetes Care, State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Center for Pain Care and a full spectrum of surgical services. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County, JFK North offers a full continuum of prevention, treatment and support to address mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
JFK North Campus is a facility of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare (HCA). HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, physician practices, and free standing emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,000 employees and has more than 6,600 physicians on staff. For more information, visit HCAEastFlorida.com.
HCA EAST FLORIDA
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center + Highlands Regional Medical Center + JFK Medical Center +
JFK Medical Center North Campus + Kendall Regional Medical Center + Lawnwood Regional Medical Center +
Mercy Hospital + Northwest Medical Center + Palms West Hospital + Plantation General Hospital + Raulerson Hospital + St. Lucie Medical Center + University Hospital & Medical Center + Westside Regional Medical Center
