Bracing/Prosthetics
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Powering the Wearable Orthopedic Devices of the Future
How wirelessly powered biosensors will completely change the direction of orthopedic medical device innovation.Online Exclusives Hatem Zeine, Founder and President, Ossia 09.13.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Liquid Metal and AI Create Artificial Sense of Touch
The fingertips of the human hand contain over 3,000 touch receptors, making them extremely responsive to pressure.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.17.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Coapt Buys LTI from College Park Industries
LTI addition strengthens Coapt’s research and development capabilities and outlook.Coapt 07.16.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Össur Debuts Rebound Post-Op Elbow Brace
A non-invasive, lightweight adjustable brace with intuitive design features.Össur 07.13.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Researchers Create Exoskeletons Powered by AI
Wearable cameras help the exoskeletons recognize obstacles and react to the surrounding environment.Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.17.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Carl Stahl Sava Partners with Unlimited Tomorrow
Supports TrueLimb, Unlimited Tomorrow’s affordable, totally autonomous prosthetic arm.Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.15.21
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Prosthetic Implant for Above-the-Knee Amputations Approved by FDA
The OPRA Implant System expands options for individuals who have not been able to benefit from available socket prostheses.PRNewswire 12.21.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Aspen Medical Products Names Former Zimmer Biomet Exec as President & CEO
Jim Cloar was most recently president of Global Spine for Zimmer Biomet.PR Newswire 11.12.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics
Novel 3D Printed Non-Metallic Self-Locking Prosthetic Arm Developed
More comfortable, flexible, and 20 percent cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.Singapore University of Technology and Design 10.26.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Proteor to Buy Freedom Innovations' Lower Limb Prosthetics
Will further build on Proteor’s presence in the U.S. lower limb prosthetics market.Business Wire 10.12.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Ekso Bionics Launches EVO Endurance-Boosting Assistive Upper Body Exoskeleton
Alleviates the burden of repetitive work.Videos GlobeNewswire
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Thoughts Could One Day Control Electronic Prostheses, Wirelessly
Today's brain implants already connect the nervous system to electronic devices to help people with spinal cord injuries regain some motor control.Stanford School of Engineering 08.10.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Orthotics Breakthrough Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy Walk and Play
Can decrease the energy they use to walk by as much as 33 percent.Staffordshire University 06.10.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Steeper Acquires Espire Elbow Range from College Park Industries
Espire Elbow prosthetic arm reflects the anatomical shape and function of the elbow.PR Newswire 06.03.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
DJO Releases DonJoy X-ROM Post-Op Knee Brace
Designed for fast, easy application to aid advanced range of motion control and protection.Business Wire 06.01.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
First 3D-Printed, Sensor-Operated Prosthetic Arm for Toddlers
UK team built a prototype of a myoelectric (muscle-stimulated) prosthesis for children under two.University of Lincoln 01.14.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Össur and AMF Extend Exploration of Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
Collaboration on implanted myoelectric sensors to control bionic prosthetic limbs.PR Newswire 11.04.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Computerized Bionic Leg Helps Amputees Walk
University of Utah's self-powered prosthetic limb has a computer processor and motorized joints in the ankle and knee.University of Utah 10.30.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Patient Operates Two Bionic Arms with His Thoughts
The Johns Hopkins team is also developing strategies for providing sensory feedback for both hands at the same time using neural stimulation.Videos Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Building Smart Prosthetic Sockets to Boost Comfort and Mobility
When integrated into a prosthesis, fluidic flexible matrix composites can accommodate to limb volume loss, and help maintain a comfortable fit.Virginia Tech 10.10.19
