Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Blatter is utilizing the Mako SmartRobotics™ system to perform shoulder surgery, according to an undated report by Davis County News. The technology is described by Blatter as a "neat technology" that assists in improving accuracy, precision, and component positioning during shoulder replacement procedures. According to that same undated source, the system allows a surgeon to change the size, location, and position of all implants using specialized software.
As of a July 8, 2026, report from Davis County News, CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Davis became the first facility in Utah to utilize the Mako SmartRobotics™ system. Blatter, who is a provider at Comprehensive Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Davis located at 2132 N Robins Dr, Ste 230, in Layton, noted that the surgical planning involves a preoperative CT scan. He explained that there is a special Mako™ protocol used for that scan, which allows the surgeon to plan the surgery on a computer and then translate that plan to the operating room. Blatter stated that the software allows for fine-tuning the procedure intraoperatively based on the patient's anatomy, including the length of screws and the placement of components.
Blatter's medical background includes a residency at Case Western Reserve University and a fellowship at the Duke University School of Medicine, as recorded by a Stryker profile. His clinical specialties include knee, hip, and shoulder care, as well as robotic-arm assisted total knee, hip, and partial knee procedures, according to that same Stryker profile. The profile also lists his practice locations as Layton Hospital IHC, Holy Cross Davis Hospital, Lds Hospital, and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.
The undated Davis County News report notes that Blatter had performed two such robotic-assisted surgeries at the time of the report. One of those patients was Jason Simpson, a 50-year-old resident of West Point, who underwent a robotic-assisted shoulder surgery at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Davis on June 15, according to the undated report. Simpson had previously undergone a reverse shoulder replacement on his right shoulder performed by Blatter in February, but he opted for the robotic-assisted technology for his left shoulder. According to the undated source, Simpson chose the robotic option because he wanted the best possible surgery for his condition.
Blatter's work in Layton involves specialized orthopedic care, including shoulder arthroscopy, reverse shoulder replacement, and total shoulder replacement, according to the Stryker profile. His practice at Comprehensive Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Davis includes several other providers, such as Dallin DeMordaunt, MD, and Tyler Kent, MD, according to the facility's website.
What this means for Layton
For Layton residents seeking orthopedic care, Dr. Michael Blatter provides specialized surgical options at Comprehensive Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Davis. As recorded in a July 8, 2026, report, his use of the Mako SmartRobotics™ system at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Davis introduces advanced technology to the region, aiming to improve precision and patient outcomes through software-based preoperative planning.
