Orthopedics
HSS’ Use of Robotics in Surgery
(Orthopedics This Week) – HSS invests in robotics research because our surgeons—who drive innovation—are interested in it and want to take the lead in stellar patient care. […]
robotic surgery
Press Release
CMR closes Series A fundraise with further $26 million
Cambridge Medical Robotics Ltd, the private company developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery, announces that it has closed its Series A funding round, raising a further $26m from existing investors […]
Artificial Intelligence
Robots and AI Will Take Over These 3 Medical Niches First
(SingularityHub) – We’re no stranger to robotics in the medical field. Robot-assisted surgery is becoming more and more common. Many training programs are starting to include robotic and virtual reality scenarios to provide hands-on training for students without putting patients at risk. […]
Medical Devices
Medtronic puts another $40m into Mazor Robotics
(MassDevice) – Mazor Robotics said today that it’s accelerating a deal with Medtronic, which is due to put another $40 million into Mazor and take on exclusive global distribution rights for the Mazor X robot-assisted surgery device. […]
3D Printing
Innovative Therapies Enhance Results of Total Knee Replacement
(Cleveland Clinic) – Total knee replacement (TKR) is utilized for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, which often leads to excellent long-term outcomes with greater than 95 percent survival at 20 years. Yet it has been shown that 20 percent or more of these patients can be dissatisfied with the procedure. […]
3D Printing
Innovations in Orthopedic Devices and Procedure Improvement Solutions to Transform the Industry
(ASME) – The orthopedic devices industry will continue to be a promising area in the global medical technology space, and is expected to rank third in sales after cardiology and in-vitro diagnostics by 2020. Read more about the market predictions from Frost & Sullivan. […]