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St. Luke’s Health - Patients Medical Center Introduces Advanced Robotic-Assisted Technology for Joint Replacements

Innovative technology allows surgeons to personalize total knee, partial knee and total hip procedures to each patient in Pasadena, Texas.
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PASADENA, TX (March 13, 2026) – St. Luke’s Health - Patients Medical Center, a member of CommonSpirit, announces the availability of sophisticated robotic-assisted technology for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement procedures. The new minimally invasive system offers surgeons advanced precision that can lead to better outcomes including less pain and quicker recovery times compared to conventional surgery. 

“With this new capability, I can utilize a CT scan to appropriately size a joint replacement based on a patient’s hard anatomy before we even step foot in the operating room,” said Orthopedic Surgeon Cristin Mathew, DO. “During surgery, I am able to further personalize implant positioning through fine soft tissue balancing to provide a more normal feel without the trauma of cutting a muscle. This results in an accelerated recovery and greater patient satisfaction. It’s exciting to now be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line at Patients Medical Center.”

For partial knee replacement, robotic-assisted technology helps surgeons precisely address osteoarthritis in specific areas of the knee, aiming to relieve pain by resurfacing only the damaged portion and preserving surrounding healthy bone. Studies suggest this leads to more accurate implant placement than traditional partial knee procedures. Similarly, for total hip replacement, this innovative system aids surgeons in critical steps like bone preparation and implant positioning, with comparative research indicating a potential for greater bone preservation over manual techniques.

“We are proud to offer this highly advanced technology in our area,” said Steven Daniel, Hospital President at Patients Medical Center. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to providing the community with outstanding health care.”

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About St. Luke’s Health - Patients Medical Center

St. Luke’s Health–Patients Medical Center delivers advanced medical care to the Bay Area Houston communities of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. As part of St. Luke’s Health since 2010, our Pasadena facility offers a wide range of primary and specialized services, utilizing the latest technological advances and upholding the highest standards of care. Our comprehensive services include cardiovascular care, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care, and more. We are committed to providing exceptional health care to our community. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at commonspirit.org/patientsmedical. 

About St. Luke’s Health

St. Luke’s Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is home to eight inpatient hospitals in Greater Houston, including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a joint venture research and teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. The renowned expertise offered at St. Luke’s has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, transplantation, and more. Home to the nationally-accredited and NCI-designated Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, St. Luke’s includes more than 1,400 licensed beds and 11,000 employees and clinically aligned providers in Greater Houston. Learn more at commonspirit.org/stlukes-health-texas.