Patient Care and Orthopedic Innovation in the Age of AI: Why Human Skill Still Outweighs Robotics
The rise of artificial intelligence in medicine is reshaping how orthopedic surgeons diagnose, plan, and deliver care. From robotics in the operating room to AI-driven diagnostics and bone segmentation tools, orthopedic innovation is advancing rapidly. Yet, adoption in everyday surgical practice has been more measured. For example, in 2022, robot-assisted technology accounted for 11.6% of total knee arthroplasty procedures in the U.S. —a more than six-fold increase since 2017, but still a fraction of overall cases.
So what’s the real future of orthopedics? Are AI and robotics set to transform surgery in the next decade—or will human skill and patient connection remain the true differentiators?
Welcome to CurveBeam AI Cast. In the latest episode, host Vinti Singh, Vice President of Marketing at CurveBeam AI, sits down with Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, founder of the Joint Replacement Institute. Together, they explore the realities and hype of robotics, the evolving role of imaging in orthopedics, and how private practices can remain at the forefront of orthopedic innovation.
What you’ll learn…
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Robotics & AI in Orthopedics: Why robotic surgery tools remain more of a surgeon’s assistant than a patient game-changer—for now.
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Preventative Care & Osteoporosis: How orthopedic surgeons can play a proactive role in identifying and preventing fracture risks.
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Building a Modern Practice: The advantages of a comprehensive, one-stop orthopedic center that integrates imaging, rehab, and research under one roof.
Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, Florida. Performing more than 900 joint replacement surgeries each year, he has completed over 6,000 direct anterior hip replacements and pioneered the FDA-approved Xerxes Femoral Stem. Dr. Biggs is nationally recognized for advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and personalized implants. His institute is among Southwest Florida’s premier centers, combining surgery, sports medicine, imaging, and rehabilitation in a patient-centered model of care.
