The only hospital in Roswell offering Stryker’s Mako Smartrobotics™
ROSWELL – March 12, 2025 – Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) is the first hospital in Roswell to offer patients new orthopedic robotic technology that has shown to decrease pain post-surgery, shorten hospital stays and improve flexibility as compared to manual orthopedic surgery.
“I am thrilled to have the Mako SmartRobotics™ technology and help my patients get back to activities they love,” said Deron Ottey, MD, SCOR/Lovelace Medical Group orthopedic surgeon. “I can utilize the robot to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology to New Mexicans here at Lovelace Regional Hospital.”
Mako SmartRobotics™ uses 3D software based on the patient’s CT scan, allowing the surgeon to create a personalized surgical plan for joint replacement. The robotic arm assists the surgeon in protecting the patient’s healthy bone. This means a potentially quicker recovery and better outcome for the patient.
“Lovelace is proud to be the first in Roswell to offer this highly advanced robotic technology in our area,” said Nicholas Shirilla, LRH chief executive officer. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”
To learn more about LRH and SCOR/Lovelace Medical Group and their commitment to providing quality and compassionate care, please visit lovelace.com.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
Phone: 505-727-5503
Lovelace Regional Hospital
Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 27-bed acute care hospital providing 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical services and birthing services for the residents of Roswell and surrounding communities. The hospital, its providers and staff share a vision to improve medical care in southeast New Mexico. LRH earned the 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health and was honored with 2024 Women’s Choice Awards for America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Timeliness, Emergency Care and Obstetrics. Money and the Leapfrog Group named LRH to their list for 2022 Best Hospitals and Surgery Centers for Billing Ethics, showing its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care for patients, while ensuring adherence to the maximum ethical standards for billing. To learn more about the services, innovative health care providers and award-winning quality initiatives at Lovelace Regional Hospital, visit lovelace.com.