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Spine/Neurology

'Smart' Chair Will Correct Students' Posture

The chair is equipped with special sensors that detect posture and forewarn when people are sitting incorrectly.

South Ural State University 01.17.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biocompatibility & Testing

LimaCorporate Opens 3D Printing Center & Advanced Laboratory for Testing and Analysis

Both will strengthen the collaboration between all departments and surgeons.

PR Newswire 01.17.20

Worldwide Sales of Arthroscopic Devices to Exceed $10B by 2029

North America is expected to be the prominent region in the arthroscopic devices market, research shows.

Persistence Market Research 01.17.20

Spine/Neurology

Saluda Medical's Evoke SCS System Provides Back Pain Relief to 12 Months

Data prove Evoke ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop SCS provides statistically superior pain relief compared to open-loop SCS.

Saluda Medical Pty. Limited 01.16.20

Spine/Neurology

Stratus Medical Acquires RF Device to Treat Chronic Pain

Nimbus radiofrequency (RF) device provides a large volume and optimally shaped lesion to treat pain.

PR Newswire 01.15.20

Adequate Fit, Comfort Expected to Push Sales of Personalized Orthopedic Prosthetics

Market share of electric powered orthopedic prosthetics has increased gradually and is anticipated to grow significantly by the end of 2029, report claims.

Future Market Insights 01.15.20

Materials

The Unitedcoatings Group Finalized Rebranding Process

Renamed as Lincotek globally.

Lincotek 01.15.20

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

Spine/Neurology

RTI Surgical Sells OEM Biz to Become Pure-Play Spine Firm

The OEM business was sold to European private equity firm Montagu for $480 million.

Globe Newswire 01.14.20

Extremities | Large Joint

OrthoGrid Systems Partners with the University of Utah Health

University launches digital navigation platform for orthopedic procedures, improving patient outcomes.

OrthoGrid Systems 01.14.20

OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches Bone Graft Substitute in the U.S.

QuickPack produces a calcium-deficient apatite that has similar composition and structure to natural bone mineral.

Globe Newswire 01.14.20

Extremities

Flexion Therapeutics Enrolls First Patients in Phase 2 Trial of ZILRETTA

Trial will evaluate the efficacy of ZILRETTA in treating shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as "frozen shoulder.”

Flexion Therapeutics Inc. 01.13.20

Trauma/Sports

Silver Bullet's Antimicrobial Bone Screw Wins CE Mark

OrthoFuzIon Orthopedic Bone Screw System is the world’s first regulatory-approved antimicrobial bone screw product for orthopedic procedures.

Business Wire 01.10.20

OrthoSensor and McLaren Applied Form a New Business Venture

Collaboration will expand development of the wearable smart technology MOTIONSENSE and the data analytics of ORTHOLOGIQ to improve care in orthopedic surgery.

PR Newswire 01.10.20

Biologics