04/03/2026
Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Eric Black, MD, performed the nation’s first complete robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. The groundbreaking procedure, which occurred at Summit Atlantic Surgery Center (SASC) 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 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.
If you are having ongoing shoulder pain and stiffness, our orthopedic surgeons can help. Make an appointment today at summithealth.com and learn more about the treatment options that are available. For more information, read our story: https://www.summithealth.com/health-wellness/summit-health-performs-nations-first-successful-complete-robotic-assisted-shoulder