MIS/Robotics

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

The 2019 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms

Robotics and M&A continued to define the orthopedics industry in 2018.

ODT Staff 08.14.19

Imaging | MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality | Spine/Neurology

Advanced Surgical Imaging Technologies Offer Critical Information and Improve Patient Safety

New systems reduce exposure to radiation and improve the results of surgeries.

Online Exclusives Pratik Kirve, Sr. Specialist—Content Writer, Allied Analytics LLP 08.07.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

Alphatec Launches InVictus MIS and Open Spinal Fixation Systems

InVictus is designed to provide enhanced strength, adaptability, and predictability compared to previously available fixation systems.

GlobeNewswire 07.23.19

Instruments | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

Tech Could Boost Back Surgery Outcomes, Reduce Pain, Advance Surgeons' Skill

Purdue-affiliated startup C2 Medical Robotics developed low-cost, articulated, robotic spinal surgical tools and devices for lumbar discectomy.

Videos Purdue University 07.19.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs icotec's VADERone Pedicle Screw System

VADERone is made from icotec's unique BlackArmor Carbon/PEEK material.

PR Newswire 07.09.19

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics

3D Printed Prosthetic Hand Learns Wearer's Movement Patterns

By learning the wearer's movement patterns, the technology can help amputee patients perform daily tasks.

Hiroshima University 06.28.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Benvenue Medical's Luna XD MIS Expandable Interbody Device

New device is offered as part of a lumbar fusion solution suite that also includes Orbit Discectomy Instruments.

Business Wire 06.28.19

Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics

Engineering Students' Exoskeleton Project Helps 5-Year-Old Move Arms Again

Max Ng is moving his arms to feed himself, playing with his parents, and even enjoying one of the true joys of childhood—picking his nose.

Videos UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering 06.26.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Life Spine's PROLIFT Lateral Expandable Spacer System

The system features minimal insertion height and controlled, in situ expansion, which are critical components in a MIS Expandable Lateral Interbody Fusion.

Business Wire 06.19.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs First Soft Robotic System for Stroke Therapy

ReWalk's ReStore exo-suit is a versatile, affordable medical device for U.S. rehab clinics to treat millions with gait impairment.

PR Newswire 06.05.19

Instruments | MIS/Robotics

FDA OKs Misonix's Integrated Ultrasonic Surgical Platform

Misonix will commence the commercialization of the Nexus platform in the United States in July.

GlobeNewswire 06.03.19

MIS/Robotics

TransEnterix Receives Japanese Regulatory Approval of the Senhance Surgical System

The product was approved for use in laparoscopy for general surgery, gynecology, urology, and certain thoracic procedures.

Business Wire 05.29.19

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

MW Industries Acquires Marox and Sussex Wire

Both companies are suppliers of tight-tolerance, mission-critical components used in medical device, aerospace, and industrial applications.

MW Industries Inc. 04.15.19

Extremities | MIS/Robotics | Trauma/Sports

VR Gaming with Robotic Gloves for Post-Stroke Hand Rehab

Gamified rehabilitation activities in virtual environments are based on motor learning principles that drive neuroplasticity.

University of Texas at Arlington 04.02.19

MIS/Robotics

Justifying the Hype of Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

The robots are coming. But they’re not yet seeking subjugation of the human race. Instead, they want to perform surgery on our joints and spine. Last year’s “Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms” reports made it clear roboti…

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.29.19

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays | MIS/Robotics

A Return to Memphis: An ODT Forum Preview

Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the ads, received the emails, or heard the buzz—but in case you haven’t, the ODT Forum is returning. In addition, it’s going back to where it started—Memphis, Tennessee. On April 11, this on…

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.29.19

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology