Region’s First Guided Personalized Surgery Performed at Parkwest Medical Center

First GPS Guided Surgery Parkwest

Justin Kennon, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center performed the region’s first shoulder replacement surgery using new GPS (guided personalized surgery) technology. This advanced surgical platform combines the surgeon’s expertise with a computer system that helps the surgeon visualize a clear path during surgery. Minimally invasive techniques and implant alignment are personalized to the patient’s unique anatomy.