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Robotic 'SuperLimbs' Could Help When Astronauts Wipe Out on the Moon
They can physically support an astronaut and lift them back on their feet after a fall.
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Orthopedic
NBA, GE HealthCare to Collaborate on Musculoskeletal and Joint Health Study
Advanced imaging techniques used in the study included ultrasound shear wave elastography.
May 14, 2024
Orthopedic
Orthofix Announces FDA Clearance for the Rodeo Telescopic Nail
It's designed to treat brittle bone disease.
May 10, 2024
Orthopedic
Stryker’s Total Ankle System Used in First Surgeries in Europe
It consists of a titanium alloy tibial tray, cobalt chromium talar dome, and polyethylene insert.
May 7, 2024
Orthopedic
Doctor Convicted of Ordering Unnecessary Orthotic Braces for Medicare Beneficiaries
In one instance, he prescribed a knee brace for a patient whose legs had been amputated.
April 30, 2024
Orthopedic
Onkos Gets FDA Approval for Antibacterial Coating for Orthopedic Implants
The technology's effectiveness has not been shown in human clinical trials to prevent or reduce infection rates.
April 8, 2024
Top Headlines
OrthoXel Receives FDA Clearance for its Vertex Hip Fracture Nail
May 10, 2024
Wytech Strengthens Precision Grinding Capabilities with Silvertip & Associates Acquisition
April 5, 2024
Prosthetics Maker WillowWood Acquires Socket Manufacturer Xtremity
March 28, 2024
Self-Healing Joints Could Be a Reality in the Next Five Years
March 27, 2024
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Orthopedic
Stryker launches Gamma4 Hip Fracture Nailing System in Europe
The Gamma4 system is designed to treat hip and femur fractures.
March 26, 2024
Surgical
PathKeeper, Mayo Clinic Set Deal for Low-Radiation Pediatric Spine Surgery
The objective is to improve interventions and mitigate risks associated with scoliosis surgery.
March 25, 2024
Orthopedic
Stryker Completes Acquisition of SERF SAS
The France-based joint replacement company invented the original Dual Mobility Cup.
March 22, 2024
Orthopedic
Universal Controller Could Push Robotic Prostheses, Exoskeletons into Real-World Use
It requires no training, no calibration, and no adjustments to complicated algorithms.
March 20, 2024
Orthopedic
Ventris Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Standalone Bone Graft Putty
It's designed for the optimization of cell proliferation and bone formation
March 13, 2024
Imaging
Doctors Can Now Watch Spinal Cord Activity During Surgery
The spinal cord is an “unfriendly area” for traditional imaging techniques due to significant motion artifacts.
March 7, 2024
Surgical
FDA Clears Hydrophilic Synthetic Bone Graft Putty
This product can be packed into voids, resists irrigation, and can be delivered through the Graftgun.
March 7, 2024
Orthopedic
Robotic Hip Exoskeleton Could Help Stroke Patients Regain their Stride
The research team has proven that the exoskeleton can alter gait asymmetry.
March 4, 2024
Orthopedic
Father of Exactech Employee Receives First Ankle Replacement Using Activit-E Polyethylene
Activit-E for the Vantage Ankle is in pilot launch with plans to increase availability through the end of the year.
March 1, 2024
Orthopedic
Researchers Develop Robotic Exoskeleton for Lower Limbs
TWIN can be controlled by an operator, such as a physiotherapist, using a tablet.
February 23, 2024
Orthopedic
Neuroprosthetics Send Signals the Brain Can Understand
To generate these biomimetic signals, Natalija Katic developed a computer model called FootSim.
February 21, 2024
Orthopedic
ECU Baseball Player Appears in Game with Prosthetic Leg
The school said he is the first NCAA Division I athlete to play in a game with a prosthetic leg.
February 19, 2024
Orthopedic
Wandercraft's Self-Balancing Exoskeleton Receives Second FDA Clearance
It's now indicated for rehabilitation in patients with spinal cord injury.
February 19, 2024
Implantables
Neural Prosthetic Device Can Help Humans Restore Memory
It uses a person’s own memory patterns to facilitate the brain’s ability to encode and recall memory.
February 13, 2024
Orthopedic
Tyber Medical Earns FDA Clearance for Proximal Tibia Plating System
It's engineered to accommodate surgeon preferences, increase procedural efficiency.
February 12, 2024