International
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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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MIS/Robotics
Inverted Exoskeleton for Early Rehabilitation After Stroke
The scientists have already designed various concepts: devices on hands, legs, and the entire human body.Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) 10.05.18
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Spine/Neurology
BioArctic Receives European Patent for Device to Treat Complete Spinal Cord Injury
A clinical Phase 1/2 study with the product candidate for patients with complete spinal cord injury is currently ongoing.PR Newswire 10.03.18
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Biologics
Bioventus, Pfizer Team to Bring Durolane to Brazil
Pfizer sales representatives in the country will offer DUROLANE as part of the company’s arthritis pain management portfolio.Bioventus 10.02.18
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Medacta International Appoints New CEO
New CEO Francesco Siccardi has served as executive vice president of Medacta International since 2010.Business Wire 10.01.18
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Materials
Lithuanian Scientists Engineer Experimental Bone to Treat Arthritis
The bi-functional composite imitates the complex osteochondral structure of a joint.Kaunas University of Technology 09.28.18
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
TranS1 Receives NICE Guidance for AxiaLIF Approval In UK's National Health System
Places presacral approach and AxiaLIF System in same 'standard arrangements' category as other widely used MIS technologies.PR Newswire 09.18.18
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Launches MAGEC X for Early Onset Scoliosis Treatment in the UK
MAGEC X is the newest product generation within the MAGEC pediatric portfolio that addresses early-onset scoliosis.PR Newswire 09.18.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Materials
First Positive Results of Biodegradable Tibia Implant Tests Announced
Biodegradable implants coated with polylactic acid and calcium phosphate could help shorten treatment period.Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) 09.07.18
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Imaging
EOS imaging Installs Its First Site in Mexico
Expands its geographic presence to the largest Central American market from its North American subsidiary.Business Wire 09.05.18
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Biologics
Invisible Scalpel Gets CE Approval
Actisound technology uses Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound to treat musculoskeletal injuries.Guided Therapy Systems 08.24.18
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Materials | Trauma/Sports
Self-Fitting Scaffold Promotes Bone Regeneration
Until now, no bone scaffold in commercial market possesses such shape memory self-fitting effect.The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 08.14.18
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Biologics | Materials | Trauma/Sports
Biocompatible, Bioresorbable Polymeric Material Could Repair Damaged Bones
Lab specialists developed a 3D porous material made of collagen and chitosan, an analog of bone tissue.Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University 08.07.18
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Spine/Neurology
Implanet Opens German Subsidiary
Company is targeting the German degenerative spine disease market, the largest in Europe.Business Wire 08.01.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Russian Scientists Invent Mechatronic Lower Limb Rehab Device
Among settled tasks there is also an application of device for children with infantile cerebral palsy.South Ural State University (SUSU) 07.17.18
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Medicrea Partners With National Spine Distributor to Launch Australian Subsidiary
Spine division of National Surgical Pty. Ltd. will introduce the products Down Under.Business Wire 07.11.18
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Large Joint | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated Design Program Could Develop Patient-Specific Knee Implants
Program fits smooth surfaces onto estimated healthy knee shape to create implants ready for computer-assisted manufacturing.Stellenbosch University 06.19.18
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Imaging | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated 3D Imaging Analysis Technique Could Improve Arthritis Treatment
Joint space mapping (JSM) analyzes CT images to identify changes in the space between the bones of the affected joint.University of Cambridge 06.18.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics
Novel Microplate 3D Bioprinting Platform Enables Muscle & Tendon Tissue Engineering
Muscle & tendon tissue models created by printing alternating layers of photo-polymerized gelatin-methacryloyl-based bioink.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) 06.14.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Trauma/Sports
Össur Launches 3D Knitted Supports for Athletes of All Abilities
The company also celebrated product launch with official partnership with Iceland’s World Cup football team.Business Wire 06.11.18
