April 10, 2026- Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Eric Black, MD, performed the nation’s first complete robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. Using the ROSA® Robotics Platform by Zimmer Biomet, Dr. Black performed a complete anatomic as well as reverse shoulder replacement using robotic assistance. The groundbreaking procedure, which occurred at Summit Atlantic Surgery Center (SASC) within the Summit Health medical facility in Florham Park on April 1, offers patients a more precise, personalized and targeted path to recovery than traditional shoulder replacement surgery.
Shoulder replacement surgery is commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, rotator cuff tears and joint degeneration. These procedures can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life by helping them move easier, reach and lift their arm comfortably, enjoy pain-free sleep and return to sports and other activities they enjoy.