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Art and Science Meet: The human touch is made remarkable by the da Vinci® surgical robot––Texoma Medical Center

Not that long ago, robots existed only in our imaginations. Today, minimally invasive surgery has taken great strides forward with the assistance of a robot at Texoma Medical Center (TMC). Developed by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the da Vinci® Si HD Surgical System incorporates advances in robotics and computer technology with the artful skills of physicians. And where laparoscopic and other minimally invasive techniques are appropriate for many simple procedures, robotic-assisted surgeries can handle complex situations.
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Do I need to see an Orthopedic Surgeon?––Denton Regional Medical Center

An orthopedic surgeon studies damage within the muscular skeletal system and can help to reduce the pain or eliminate the condition. The muscular skeletal system includes bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The spine and joints are a common focus for orthopedic medicine. According to the National Institutes of Health, we have over 400 bones and joints in our bodies, not to mention muscles. […]