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VELYS Community Connect Newsletter

November 18, 2025


Welcome to Community Connect, your quarterly update on the people, progress, and practices shaping the VELYS™ Community.


In this edition, see how surgeons are applying enabling technologies to improve outcomes, reduce strain in the OR, and personalize patient care. Plus, find a surgeon-captured view of cup extraction using the WATSON EXTRACTION SYSTEM™ and explore new patient-facing tools to support education and engagement in your practice.

 

Precision in practice: A conversation on the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution with Robert Mayle, MD

In this video interview, Dr. Rob Mayle shares how his approach to total knee arthroplasty has evolved with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, sharing practical insight into the learning curve, real-time quantification, and long-term patient outcomes.


Hear his candid advice for new users, tips on getting the most from the system, and how the VELYS™ Community has become a trusted resource for collaboration and clinical problem-solving.


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Reducing fatigue and improving ergonomics with KINCISE™ 2 featuring Wayne Moschetti, MD

Dr. Moschetti shares how the KINCISE™ 2 System is changing the way he approaches hip replacement – bringing increased control, ergonomic ease, and reliable outcomes to his OR workflow.


In this short testimonial, he highlights key improvements in the system’s design and functionality, and how they have made a difference in broaching, cup extraction, and reducing physical strain in the OR.


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A surgeon’s view: the WATSON EXTRACTION SYSTEM™ and KINCISE™ 2 in action

Watch surgeon-captured footage of the WATSON EXTRACTION SYSTEM™ and KINCISE™ 2 Surgical Automated System used in real time for acetabular cup extraction. Shot from the surgeon’s perspective, this short video offers a clear view of how these enabling technologies deliver a fast, clean removal with minimal bone disruption.


“This new frontier of extraction technologies from J&J MedTech is astonishing. Knowing I can extract well-fixed implants with cutting-edge tools gives me great confidence. The best part is knowing how much it’s going to benefit my patients by conserving bone and minimizing risk. Those implants are coming out!”
- Dr. Anay Patel, MD


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VELYS™ Community Expands to Europe

We are excited to announce that the VELYS™ Community expanded to Europe this September, connecting surgeons across the globe. This expansion marks the next step in building a truly connected network of surgeons worldwide.


With new voices joining the conversation, expect even more diverse insights and shared experiences on DocMatter. Take a moment to welcome your EMEA colleagues and engage in continued collaborative dialogue.

 
 

Community trends

The VELYS™ Community continues to grow - uniting surgeons nationwide in advancing surgical care with enabling technology. See the latest numbers behind the technology and the people moving it forward.


350+ Surgeons nationwide have joined the VELYS™ Community


25,000+ Primary ATTUNE™ Knee Systems implanted by VELYS™ Community surgeons in 2024.


36% of primary ATTUNE™ Knee Systems implanted were Press-Fit.


1 out of 4 VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution users are already in the VELYS™ Community.

Where you're making an impact

Surgeons in the Community are making a growing impact in the healthcare community. Read the latest media coverage featuring members who are advancing orthopaedic care in hospitals across the country.


St. George surgeons highlight success of robot-assisted knee replacements after over 500 procedures

Intermountain Health Southwest Orthopedics in St. George is the first clinic in Southern Utah to offer a new form of robotic-assisted surgery for total knee replacements.

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AdventHealth expands robotic knee surgery in Volusia County

AdventHealth now offers the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted knee surgery system at four local sites: AdventHealth Surgery Center Daytona Beach, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, and, in Orange City, at AdventHealth Fish Memorial and AdventHealth Surgery Center Blue Springs.

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Bon Secours Health Matters: The VELYS™ UniKnee Robotic-Assisted Solution

September’s Bon Secours’ Health Matters segment focuses on the VELYS™ UniKnee Robotic-Assisted Solution. This innovative technology helps surgeons perform partial knee replacements.

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Resources to support your patient conversations

Clear, accessible education materials can make all the difference when patients are exploring their knee replacement options. These shareable resources are designed to help you guide discussions, build confidence, and support informed decision making – both in the clinic and online.

 

VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for partial knee replacement

This easy-to-share brochure explains osteoarthritis, treatment options, and how the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution and other enabling technologies support personalized, precise partial knee replacement. Use it to guide patient conversations and set expectations around surgery and recovery.

Download the brochure


VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution Resource Packet

This all-in-one webpage features brochures, web copy, ads, social content, and more – ready to support your patient education and outreach for total and partial knee replacement.

Visit the webpage


 
 
 

Register for the Surgeon Locator Service

Over 1 billion healthcare related searches happen daily on Google1, making it essential to connect those potential patients with education around their treatment options.


At J&J MedTech, we aim to provide that connection by investing in ways to ensure those who are actively seeking information on robotic-assisted knee replacement can easily find relevant content with the answers they need. Once on the J&J MedTech website, potential patients can search for a provider near them utilizing the Surgeon Locator Service.


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VELYS™ DocMatter Community

Have you joined the discussion yet? Sign in to DocMatter, where other VELYS™ Community members are exchanging clinical insights and making valuable connections. Join the conversation today to engage with peers on topics like:

TKA Alignment Philosophies
Surgical efficiencies with VELYS™ Enabling Tech products
Hip-Spine Analysis with VELYS™ Hip Navigation

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Don't forget to bookmark the VELYS™ Community Website

 
 
 

References

1. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/google-receives-more-than-1-billion-health-questions-every-day/#:~:text=Google%20receives%20more%20than%201%20billion%20health%20questions%20every%20day

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