Hillsdale Hospital installs robotic technology for more advanced spinal care

What’s happening: Hillsdale Hospital has installed robotic technology from the VELYS Active Robotic Assistance Platform to provide tailoed surgical guideance for spine care. In coordination with its advanced navigation platform, the hybrid robotic arm will equip spine surgeons at Hillsdale Hospital to provide more advanced surgical care. Hillsdale is the first institution in Michigan and among the first ten in the country to acquire the system.

About the VELYS Active Robotic Assistance Platform: This active next-generation robot allows for more complex spinal deformity cases as well as increased customization capabilities. The platform allows for surgeon-guided manual arm movement and autonomous alignment. It is designed to support a range of back and neck procedures with adaptive tracking by continuously adjusting to movements of the surgical site, maintaining proper alignment relative to the plan.

What they’re saying: “We have a phenomenal group of surgeons, nurses, techs and other team members who support our community with excellent surgical care. This robotic assistance platform will help them go even farther in ensuring each patient receives the absolute best,” said Jeremiah J. Hodshire, the hospital’s president and CEO.

About Hillsdale Hospital: Hillsdale Hospital is located in south-central lower Michigan. Founded in 1915, the community-based hospital’s services include a state-of-the-art birthing center, general and specialized surgical services, primary care clinics, outpatient clinics for pain management, wound care and more.