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Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The research team from TIBI and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) developed a…
Researchers at Switzerland’s University of Basel and University Hospital Basel are developing cartilage implants using cells from the patient’s nasal septum and then allowing them to multiply in the laboratory on a scaffold made of soft fibers. Finally, the newly grown cartilage is cut into the required shape and implanted into the knee joint.
A team of researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Karolinska Institutet, both located in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed a soft, robotic ankle exoskeleton consisting of actuation and transmission systems to assist 2 degrees of freedom simultaneously: dorsiflexion and eversion, then performed several proof-of-concept experiments on non-disabled persons.
Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. Their polymer-based sensor fits underneath bandages and compression stockings like a sticking plaster, and a handheld reader measures whether the bandage is exerting the correct pressure on the body.
When physicians debride a wound, such as a diabetic foot ulcer, they remove as much bacteria as possible. However, they face a key limitation—not all bacteria can be seen by the human eye, and some may be missed during the debridement. Now, Keck Medicine of University of Southern California research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement.
Hanger, Austin, TX, announced that its 12th annual Partner Awards honored 4 companies that provide exceptional products and services that advance the field of orthotics and prosthetics and improve patient care and outcomes, as follows…
Bridges Consumer Healthcare, Chattanooga, TN, a consumer healthcare platform comprised of 9 over-the-counter (OTC) and personal care brands, has acquired KT® Tape, American Fork, UT, a kinesiology tape brand designed to provide drug-free pain relief and support for muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Researchers at Osaka University, Japan, have used experimental data and Bayesian inference to study the control of leg motion during walking, and find that intervention occurs only when discoordination exceeds a certain threshold, which may improve rehabilitation methods.
The new SoftFoot Pro is a motorless, flexible, waterproof prosthetic foot that is inspired by the anatomy of the human extremity. Designed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT, Italian Institute of Technology), Genoa, its design is unique on an international level and aims to serve both as a flexible technological prosthesis for people with limb loss and as a solution for humanoid robots of the future.
Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage and underlying bone, leading to chronic pain and loss of joint function. Depending on the extent of damage, individuals must undergo surgical treatment, the most extensive being total knee replacement. Toward this end, Melissa Grunlan, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, received a…
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have developed a novel sensor, which is produced using a scalable and cost-effective manufacturing process called screen printing. It enables the continuous, real-time detection of solid-state epidermal biomarkers (SEB)—a new category of health indicators.
Researchers at Stanford University report that they have developed a wireless smart bandage that has shown promise in speeding up tissue repair by monitoring the wound healing process and treating the wound simultaneously. The researchers said that their device promotes faster closure of wounds, increases new blood flow to injured tissue, and enhances skin recovery by significantly reducing scar formation.
In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable therapy, which harnessed fast-moving “dancing molecules,” to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries. Now, the same research group has applied the therapeutic strategy to damaged human cartilage cells. The treatment was shown to activate the gene expression necessary to regenerate…
BionicM, Tokyo, Japan, announced that its powered prosthetic knee, Bio Leg®, was named a 2025 Best of Innovation in Accessibility & AgeTech by the CES Innovation Awards® 2025 program. The prosthesis offers a new walking experience through its power-assist feature, which sets it apart from traditional prosthetic devices. In May 2024, it received U. medical insurance coverage approval.
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a rubbery goo, the material is actually a complex network of molecular components, which work together to mimic cartilage’s natural environment in the body.
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