DePuy Synthes, Zebra Medical to Partner on AI in Orthopedics
Zebra Medical's algorithm-based artificial intelligence technology will be part of DePuy Synthes’ VELYS Digital Surgery solutions for pre-operative, operative and...
Jan 06 2020,
Digital Tech
Orthopedic Success Will Require Digitalization of Supply Chains and Products
3D printing, AI, augmented reality, robotics, sensors and virtual reality all hold promise to disrupt orthopedic manufacturing, supply chains and...
Dec 03 2019,
How One Orthopedic Surgeon Improves the Delivery of Care through Connectivity
Apps, robotics and wearables all collect data that could affect a surgeon's decision and their patient's outcomes. Entrepreneurial surgeon Padraic...
Sep 09 2019,
AI, Robotics, Wearables among Technologies Orthopedic Surgeons Want Advanced
At OMTEC 2019, five orthopedic surgeons advocated for leveraging new technology and processes to enhance operating room, patient and supply...
Aug 16 2019,
Surgeons Weigh in on Robotics’ Role in Orthopedics
Robotics remains a polarizing topic amongst orthopedic surgeons. The OMTEC 2019 surgeon keynote highlighted the arguments for and against the...
Jul 08 2019,
Joint Replacement: The Time has Come for Mass Customization of Implants
Dr. Douglas Unis actively participates in clinical research related to hip and knee reconstruction, including anatomic knee alignment, 3D printing...
Mar 08 2019,
Automation Implementation Comes with Benefits and Difficulties, Report Says
Despite the benefits of automation, companies have not been quick to implement automation. Why?...
Mar 06 2019,
Royal Philips Launches Zenition Mobile C-Arm
Zenition addresses hospital challenges as image-guided MIS procedures increase. Philips' MetalSmart software automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness of images...
Feb 20 2019,
Insight Medical Completes Cadaver Lab with ARVIS Augmented Reality Visualization
The company plans a 2019 launch of AR navigation for spinal fusion, joint reconstruction and the repair of anterior cruciate...
Feb 20 2019,
HoloSurgical’s Augmented Reality, AI-Based System Used in Spinal Procedure
ARAI is an augmented reality and artificial intelligence-based surgical navigation system that provides real-time patient-specific 3D anatomical visualization for pre-op planning, real-time intra-op guidance and...
Jan 17 2019,
Precision OS: Using Virtual Reality for Surgeon Education, Pre-Operative Planning
“VR’s ability to offer a safe environment to make mistakes is valuable in providing surgeons with building blocks on which...
Nov 27 2018,
DJO’s OaraScore Tool May Help Determine Total Knee Outpatient Risk
OaraScore software assesses length of stay, tracks readmission rates and compares encrypted data to all other physicians utilizing the tool,...
Nov 05 2018,
Zimmer Biomet Completes First Procedures Using ROSA Knee Robot
These first five cases were all performed in a single surgery day by one surgeon—this perhaps hints at the company’s...
Nov 05 2018,
Smart Devices, Robotics, Sensors: Tools to Improve Patient Outcomes
Dr. Martin Roche explains how these technologies are shaping the future of orthopaedic surgery: "A surgeon needs data to make...
Oct 22 2018,
Zimmer Biomet, Apple Collaboration Latest Example of Industry Focus on Digital Health
We believe this announcement, along with the products already on the market and FDA’s commitment to a streamlined regulatory pathway,...
Oct 17 2018,