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Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, Becomes the First Orthopaedic Surgeon, from Tampa to Miami, to Offer OMNIbotics ® Robotic- Assisted Total Knee Replacements
(Naples, Florida) September 16, 2019 – Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, founder of the renowned Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, Florida, has become the first orthopaedic surgeon from Tampa to Miami to offer OMNIbotics, an advanced robotic-assisted treatment option for total knee replacements. He is also one of the first surgeons in the country to perform this innovative total knee solution, designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. Dr. Biggs has exclusive rights in this region to perform the procedure.
The OMNIbotics technology utilizes advanced software and instrumentation to tailor each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy in order to optimize the implant fit and alignment. Patented OMNIBotics Bone Morphing ™ technology eliminates the need for costly pre-operative CT scans or MRIs, and allows Dr. Biggs to perform “virtual” surgery on a digital model before any bone is cut. He uses a robotic cutting guide to make the planned bone resections, helping to ensure accuracy. This has not been possible with previous robotics assisted knee replacement surgeries.
Dr. Biggs maintains control and decision-making regarding the total knee replacement while providing customized, patient-specific surgery. A global leader in robotic-assisted total knee replacement, OMNIBotics allows for a less invasive surgical technique than traditional knee replacement surgery, which promotes a quicker recovery.
“I’m thrilled to be the first surgeon in the region utilizing OMNIBotics, and bringing this cutting edge technology to my patients,” said Dr. Biggs. “As a surgeon, my goal is to provide them with the best treatment options available to help resolve pain, restore mobility from knee osteoarthritis and help them return to their active lifestyles. The new OMNIBotics technology allows me to achieve the best possible outcome for them through its unparalleled level of precision and accuracy compared to other traditional methods. The customized approach enables optimal leg alignment for improved joint function and a more natural feel.”
Dr. Biggs is performing OMNIBotics total knee replacement procedures at Physician’s Regional Medical Center – Pine Ridge, and Seaside Surgery Center, where Dr. Biggs is one of the founding surgeons. Please call 239-261-2663 for more information and to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Biggs will be offering lectures on this new technology at Physician’s Regional Medical Center – Pine Ridge on the following dates and times:
Saturday, September 21 – 8am
Saturday, October 12 – 8am
Saturday, November 16 – 8am
Saturday, December 14 – 8am
About Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs
Dr. Biggs is a Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, founding surgeon of the Joint Replacement Institute of Florida and one of the founding physicians of the Seaside Surgery Center – both located in Naples, Florida. As the national instructor for knee and hip replacement including direct anterior hip replacement surgery, Dr. Biggs focuses solely on hip and knee replacements. He currently serves as an advisor for developing new technologies in joint replacements, and was instrumental in the creation of the iNSitu Hip System, a 3D printed mechanical hip engineered to replicate the natural joint, as well as the soon-to-be-released Elliptical Total Knee System. Dr. Biggs is a six-time winner of Most Compassionate Doctor in the state of Florida and seven-time winner of the “On Time Doctor Award” by Vitals.com. He was also named one of the Top 10 orthopaedic surgeon specialists in Southwest Florida by Vitals.com and Healthgrades.com, which are a result of patient responses. Dr. Biggs completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and then a Fellowship in joint replacement at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
About the Joint Replacement Institute
The Joint Replacement Institute treats a full range of orthopedic and podiatric problems and provides personalized care utilizing state-of-the-art surgical procedures and the latest cutting-edge technologies in orthopedic care. The orthopedic surgeons at the Joint Replacement Institute include Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, founder and industry pioneer who performs more than 550 joint replacements a year; Dr. Brian Wallace, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery; Dr. Jamie Weaver, podiatric specialist; and Dr. Paul Beebe, MD, pain management specialist. The Joint Replacement Institute is the only practice in Collier County that offers a Siemens Magnetometer Full Body MRI, Digital X-Ray Machine, In house Physical Therapy, In House Fluoroscopy Suite for Guided injections, Ultrasound for diagnosis and Injections, Custom Orthotics, and will soon provide a Laser treatment for Non Opioid Pain in a single location.
