International
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Breaking News | Biologics | Device Approvals & Patents | International | OEM News | Spine/Neurology
SpinalCyte Announces New Australian Patent
The patented tech involves producing chondrocytes or chondrocyte-like cells using fibroblasts in vivo.Business Wire 09.21.17
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Breaking News | International | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Stroke Patients' Motor Function Improved with Brain-Computer Interface
Produced a 36 percent improvement in motor function of a stroke-damaged hand.University of Adelaide 08.30.17
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Breaking News | International | Large Joint | Software & Quality
Cartilage Degeneration Algorithm Predicts Osteoarthritis Progression
The algorithm is based on stresses experienced by the knee joint during walking.University of Eastern Finland 08.29.17
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Breaking News | Imaging | International | Software & Quality
Augmented Reality Tech May Help Guide Reconstructive Surgery
3D digital simulation image of the desired appearance was superimposed over the patient's face during surgery.Wolters Kluwer Health 08.28.17
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Breaking News | 3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics | International
New Artificial Bone Graft Design Can Be Custom Printed
Research examines potential of artificial bones made with 3D printer.University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus 08.17.17
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Breaking News | Bracing/Prosthetics | International | People
Exoskeleton Allows Disabled Man to Finish a 10K
Skin-type motorized device that allows patients with musculoskeletal diseases, such as myositis, to regain their autonomy.Myositis Association 08.11.17
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Breaking News | Device Approvals & Patents | International | MIS/Robotics | OEM News | Spine/Neurology
ApiFix Spinal Implant Receives TGA Certification
Cleared for treatment and correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) using a minimally invasive surgical approach.PR Newswire 08.08.17
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Breaking News | International | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
A New Surgical Strategy for Repairing Spinal Injuries
Surgery to reconnect sensory neurons to spinal cord after injury works; spinal cord offshoots complete spinal circuit.Frontiers 07.31.17
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Breaking News | Bracing/Prosthetics | Device Approvals & Patents | International | MIS/Robotics | OEM News
Myomo Obtains CE Mark for MyoPro Powered Brace
The MyoPro powered brace allows individuals suffering from paralysis or stroke to perform routine daily activities.Business Wire 07.31.17
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Breaking News | Biologics | Device Approvals & Patents | International | OEM News | Spine/Neurology
SpinalCyte Receives New Japanese Patent
With this addition, SpinalCyte’s portfolio now includes 23 U.S. and foreign patents.Business Wire 07.21.17
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Breaking News | Imaging | International | OEM News | People
EOS imaging Appoints New CFO
Pierre Schwich brings over 20 years of experience in financial management.Business Wire 07.18.17
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Breaking News | International
Paving the Way for Better Juvenile Arthritis Diagnosis & Treatment Outcome Prediction
Previously unknown group of regulatory T cells linked to disease and DNA features that affect treatment response discovered.SingHealth 07.17.17
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Breaking News | International | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Anti-Gravity Treadmills Get Patients Running Again After Knee Surgery
Patients recovering from knee operations are being helped back to sport and exercise through expert rehabilitation.University of Kent 07.07.17
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Breaking News | International | OEM News | People | Spine/Neurology
SpineGuard Appoints Co-Founder as CEO
The company also posted 16 percent growth for H1 2017.Business Wire 07.07.17
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Breaking News | International | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Neuron-Integrated Nanotubes Could Repair Nerve Fibers
Could re-establish connections between nerve cells, for instance at spinal level, lost on account of lesions or trauma.Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati 06.27.17
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Breaking News | Bracing/Prosthetics | International | MIS/Robotics
Reaching the Optimal Gait Assistance of Exoskeletons
The novel approach applied a wide range of exoskeleton behaviors while the user walked on a treadmill.Ghent University 06.26.17
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Breaking News | Device Approvals & Patents | International | Large Joint | OEM News
Exactech's Knee and Hip Systems Granted Japanese Approval
Exactech has maintained direct distribution in Japan since 2008 with consistent growth.Business Wire 06.22.17
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Breaking News | Bracing/Prosthetics | International | Materials
Prostheses with a Controlled Degradation Rate
Magnesium alloys are degradable; could provide an alternative to the metals traditionally used as prostheses.University of the Basque Country 06.22.17
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Breaking News | Coatings/Surface Modification | International | Materials | Quality, Recalls & Risk
Scaffold Breakthrough May Banish Implant Infections
Cross-linked collagen scaffold marks an important step forward against a major health problem.IOP Publishing 06.20.17
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Breaking News | International | Spine/Neurology
A Potential Diagnostic Test for ALS
Neurofilaments can help to diagnose the neurodegenerative disease.VIB - Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology 06.19.17
