Bracing/Prosthetics
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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
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Bracing/Prosthetics
AI Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands
Researchers show success towards goal of EMG-controlled prosthetics using deep learning.PRNewswire 10.02.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
LegWorks Releases ATK HydraPro
Waterproof, hydraulic prosthetic knee joint meets the demands of active amputees.LegWorks 10.01.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Smart Artificial Hand for Amputees Combines User & Robotic Control
Has never been done for robotic hand control, and contributes to the emerging field of shared control in neuroprosthetics.Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne 09.12.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Electronic Glove Offers 'Humanlike' Features for Prosthetic Hand Users
Sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls has the ability to sense pressure, temperature, and hydration.Videos Purdue University
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Exoskeleton Research Takes Steps Forward, Thanks to Personal Connection
CMU student John Mangual develops an unpowered exoskeleton prototype based on research into his mother's chronic ankle instability.Michael Henninger, Carnegie Mellon University 08.28.19
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