Norwich — A free program about MAKOplasty technology for knee and hip procedures will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20 in the main lobby conference rooms at The William W. Backus Hospital.

Orthopedic surgeons William Cambridge of New London County Orthopedic Surgery and Scott Stanat of Norwich Orthopedic Group will give the presentation.

Backus is the first hospital in Eastern Connecticut to offer the MAKOplasty robotic procedure for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement procedures using the RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, the hospital said in a news release.

RIO is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants.

To register for the program, call (860) 892-6900.