Elliot Health System Becomes First in New Hampshire and Northern New England to Introduce Advanced Robotic Technology for Shoulder Surgery

A milestone in surgical innovation brings advanced musculoskeletal care to New Hampshire patients and communities.

Elliot Health System recently marked an exceptional clinical advancement for Elliot Health System and its’ communities by introducing a groundbreaking procedure for shoulder surgery, performing the inaugural MAKO advanced robotic-assisted reverse shoulder surgery at its flagship Elliot Hospital in Manchester. The procedure marks a milestone for Elliot as the first hospital in New Hampshire and in Northern New England (NH, MA, ME, VT, RI) to offer the innovative capability.

“The innovative robotic-assisted approach and technology represent a significant step forward in surgical precision and patient-centered care by offering a greater level of surgical confidence” said Dr. Kevin Desrosiers, senior vice president and Chief Physician Executive of Elliot Health System. “It builds upon the nearly eight years of success of Elliot Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, who have used MAKO technology to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, beginning with the introduction of MAKO robotic assisted knee replacement capabilities in 2017 as the first system to offer the procedure in Southern New Hampshire at the time.”

Since 2017, our orthopedic surgeons with Elliot Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists have performed 1,952 MAKO robotic-assisted total joint procedures, reflecting the depth of our surgical expertise, and the trust patients place in Elliot for advanced orthopedic surgical care. The recent inaugural procedure at Elliot Health System’s flagship, Elliot Hospital in Manchester, was performed in collaboration with orthopedic surgeon and member of the Elliot Hospital medical staff, Dr. Thomas Fortney.

“At Elliot Health System, we’re not just committed to investing in more comprehensive services that patients need from our clinical programs, we’re offering more intentional patient-centered care through higher-level surgical advancement and treatment capabilities,” said Dr. Greg Baxter, president and CEO of Elliot Health System. “By affording our patients the opportunity to receive more precise treatment for their specific orthopedic or musculoskeletal condition, we’re providing them with an overall improved experience with a higher likelihood of improved quality of life, health, and well-being. That’s our commitment as a regional healthcare leader and what it means to be your first choice to give and receive care.”

The breakthrough reflects Elliot’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge care in New Hampshire without having to travel out of state.

Learn more about Elliot’s clinical advancements in its’ Orthopedics Center of Excellence and Musculoskeletal services programs by visiting Elliot Orthopedics.