Bracing/Prosthetics
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Motorized Brace to Help Children with Cerebral Palsy
Research team receives start-up funding to develop first-of-its-kind "artificial muscle."University of Delaware 02.11.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
A System and Method for Assistive Gait Intervention and Fall Prevention
Can elderly people with gait problems or soldiers carrying heavy loads be protected from falling down?Videos HRL Laboratories, LLC 01.24.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Reinforcement Learning Expedites 'Tuning' of Robotic Prosthetics
Researchers have developed an intelligent system for "tuning" powered prosthetic knees.North Carolina State University 01.18.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Treating that Pain-in-the-Neck Smartphone
A neck collar restores proper alignment of a person’s head and neck when suffering from “text neck.”Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 01.07.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | Imaging
Creating Customized Orthopedic Products Using Handheld 3D Scanners
The story of a company leveraging the scanning technology to eliminate significant labor time and costs of traditional methods.Online Exclusives Andrei Vakulenko, Chief Business Development Officer, Artec 3D 12.11.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Guidance & Navigation System Enters European Market
First surgeries performed in Greece, Germany, and Italy.GlobeNewswire 12.07.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Prosthetic Arm Decodes Phantom Limb Movements
The prosthesis does not require any surgery and patients do not need training.CNRS 12.04.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Aligning Patients with the Right Rehabilitation Device
A Q&A with the CEO and founder of Alignmed regarding his firm's SpinalQ technology and how it's been used by patients.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.28.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Artificial Joint Restores Wrist-Like Movements to Forearm Amputees
The implant allows for much more naturalistic movements, with intuitive natural control and sensory feedback.Videos Chalmers University of Technology 11.28.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Cranking Up the Power Setting May Help Some Who Use Ankle Prosthetics
Powered ankle prostheses use actuators to reduce the increased metabolic costs placed on amputees.University of Central Florida 11.09.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Trauma/Sports
Getting Back on Two Feet Again
Modern robotic mobilization equipment help paraplegics learn to walk again with intensive training.Online Exclusives Stefan Roschi, maxon motors 11.05.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Robotic Arm Offers Self-Help Mobile Rehab for Stroke Patients
The “mobile exo-neuro-musculo-skeleton” features a lightweight design, low power demand, and sportswear features.The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 10.31.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Nerve-on-a-Chip Platform Makes Neuroprosthetics More Effective
The platform can stimulate and record from explanted nerve fibers.EPFL 10.24.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Materials
First-Ever Polymeric Prosthesis Imitating Bone Structure Implanted
A biomimetic prosthesis was implanted into a dog with osteosarcoma of the femur.PR Newswire 10.18.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
NIH Awards UChicago $3.4M Grant to Develop Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Limbs
UChicago will partner with Pitt to expand existing research to develop brain-computer interfaces that can restore touch.University of Chicago Medical Center 10.16.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Multi-Joint, Personalized Soft Exosuit Breaks New Ground
Fully wearable soft exosuit with automatic tuning helps users save energy and walk outside over difficult terrain.Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard 09.18.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Software & Quality
Hanger and AT&T Create Industry-First, Network-Connected Device for Prosthetic Limbs
Device connected via AT&T LTE-M network and iOS mobile app encourages mobility, helps bridge clinican-patient communication.Videos PR Newswire 09.13.18
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Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
2018 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms
Robotics and leadership changes defined the 2017 fiscal year among the largest orthopedic firms.08.15.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Robotics Revolution
In my Letter last issue, I was wondering about what had happened to the promise of smart implants. The combination of sensors, connectivity, IoT, and miniaturization could be leveraged to enhance the level of orthopedic care provided to patients requ…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.15.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Trauma/Sports
medi USA Introduces Genumedi PSS for Knee Pain
Relieves tension on the insertions of the patellar ligament to relieve pain at the tip of the kneecap.PR Newswire 08.14.18
