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Minneapolis, Minn.-based Blue Belt Technologies, an orthopedic surgical technology company has added David Barrett to its scientific advisory board. Barrett will provide clinical insight and guidance for the company’s efforts in developing and commercializing various applications for treating large joint conditions.
“I am delighted to be working with Blue Belt, developing solutions that enable us to deliver accuracy and innovation to a very challenging field of knee surgery,” Barrett said.
Barrett is currently a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Southampton University Hospital in the United Kingdom, and professor of orthopedic engineering at the School of Engineering Sciences. He developed an interest in knee surgery following a fellowship at Harvard Medical School and has since focused on research to improve techniques for surgery as well as knee joint design and function.
“Professor Barrett brings incredible experience in knee reconstruction, innovations in technique and implant design, and expertise in computer navigation. He will play an important role in developing current and future applications for the Navio system,” said Eric Timko, president and CEO of Blue Belt Technologies.
The Navio surgical system provides robotics-assistance for partial knee replacement procedures through proprietary CT (computed tomography)-free navigation software and a unique hand held computer controlled bone-shaping tool. The Navio system is designed to bring a high degree of implant placement accuracy along with soft-tissue balancing benefits.
“I am delighted to be working with Blue Belt, developing solutions that enable us to deliver accuracy and innovation to a very challenging field of knee surgery,” Barrett said.
Barrett is currently a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Southampton University Hospital in the United Kingdom, and professor of orthopedic engineering at the School of Engineering Sciences. He developed an interest in knee surgery following a fellowship at Harvard Medical School and has since focused on research to improve techniques for surgery as well as knee joint design and function.
“Professor Barrett brings incredible experience in knee reconstruction, innovations in technique and implant design, and expertise in computer navigation. He will play an important role in developing current and future applications for the Navio system,” said Eric Timko, president and CEO of Blue Belt Technologies.
The Navio surgical system provides robotics-assistance for partial knee replacement procedures through proprietary CT (computed tomography)-free navigation software and a unique hand held computer controlled bone-shaping tool. The Navio system is designed to bring a high degree of implant placement accuracy along with soft-tissue balancing benefits.