Exoskeletons in surgery
04/09/2025
Exoskeletons can relieve surgeons during surgery and prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Exoskeletons in the hospital
26/08/2025
The work of hospital staff is physically very demanding, especially in nursing and surgery. Exoskeletons can help.
Bioactive composite scaffold for bone repair
14/08/2025
Composite scaffold with PLA, gelatin, and SiO₂–SrO nanofibers boosts bone growth and blood vessel formation in preclinical studies.
University of Basel, Christian Flierl
Engineered nasal cartilage for knee injuries
21/03/2025
A new method can be used to produce cartilage implants from cells of the nasal septum.
University of Oregon
Implantable sensors provide insights into bone recovery
17/01/2025
Advanced sensors could improve recovery outcomes for patients with severe bone injuries.
Fraunhofer MEVIS
Optimized therapy for cruciate ligament injuries
07/11/2024
Fraunhofer MEVIS, UMC Freiburg & Stryker win award for finite element simulation that personalizes cruciate ligament surgery.
Oliver Dietze/Saarland University
Bone fracture healing through smart implants with micro-massage
09/04/2024
Saarland University presents a breakthrough in medical technology: smart implants that not only stabilize bone fractures, but also actively promote the healing process.
Advancing surgical precision: ROSA shoulder system
18/03/2024
Zimmer Biomet, a leading medical technology company, has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA clearance of its ROSA Shoulder System for robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery. This innovation marks the world's first robotic surgery system specifically designed for shoulder replacement procedures.
Mobile patient lifts enhance ICU patient recovery
15/02/2024
Tokyo study shows early mobilization with mobile lifts boosts recovery in ventilated ICU patients - enhancing overall outcomes.
University of Basel
Surgery: more accuracy and safety through smart laser technology
08/02/2024
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a smart laser that could be used to cut bone in surgery. The laser simultaneously cuts and analyzes tissue and measures the cutting depth. It could open new applications for laser surgery in the future and make it much safer for the patient while causing less damage to surrounding soft tissue.
ionadidishvili
Hand prostheses: AI makes gripping more intuitive
15/12/2023
A 128-sensor network and AI enable better insight into forearm muscle patterns - improving intuitive control of artificial limbs.
NTU Singapore
Singapore: advancing 3D printing in healthcare with joint R&D lab
11/12/2023
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) patients are expected to benefit from healthcare innovations, such as customised medical devices and implants, under a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to set up a Joint Research & Development Laboratory in additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.
Fraunhofer CMI
Inspired by mussels: printable adhesives for tissues and bones
08/12/2023
Titanium hip implants do not last forever — they gradually loosen, sooner or later losing their hold on the bone as it recedes over time. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP have been working alongside the Fraunhofer IGB and the Fraunhofer CMI to develop a tissue adhesive that can help avoid early replacement of prostheses in the future.
Empa
Surgery and imaging: mapping the meniscus
05/12/2023
A non-trivial player in the anatomical orchestra of the compound joint is the meniscus cartilage. Empa researchers are now creating a "3D map" of the precious cartilage.
Andreas Heddergott / TUM
GyroTrainer with AI: Individual back training machine
29/11/2023
The GyroTrainer is a smart balance board that uses AI to adapt training difficulty to each patient’s current ability.
BellaSeno
Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones
09/11/2023
A broken bone failing to heal represents an enormous burden for patients. Fraunhofer researchers have worked alongside partners to develop a composite material to be used in the treatment of such non-union cases. The resulting implant is designed to significantly improve treatment success rates and speed up the healing process.
DIZG
Faster return to health with bone screws made from donated tissue
16/10/2023
During fracture treatment, screws are frequently used to join bone fragments. Traditional metal screws can necessitate additional surgeries during follow-up treatment, extending the healing process. Shark Screw® bone screw, crafted from human tissue, presents significant benefits in this context.
LZH
Laser and OCT to facilitate spinal canal stenosis surgery
11/10/2023
Researchers at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) aim to simplify the surgery for spinal canal stenosis.
Cell Press | ©Kolabas et al.
A new ally in fighting brain diseases: our very own skull
16/08/2023
Alzheimer's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases cause severe damage due to neuroinflammation mediated by immune cells.
Pressmaster
AI supports rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
05/07/2023
Researchers from FAU, Heidelberg University, and Heidelberg University Hospital are developing an AI-powered suit to enhance rehab after spinal cord injury.
BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Medical implants: new generation of antibacterial materials
23/06/2023
The UPC’s Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group (BBT) leads the international project Bio-TUNE, which aims to develop multifunctional materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration.
Staatskanzlei SH
AI from the universities in Kiel and San Francisco launched
14/06/2023
A delegation from the CAU and UKSH joined Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther in opening the new infrastructure for AI in the USA in the night of 8 June 2023 (German time).
Biodesign Lab / Harvard SEAS
Independence for post-stroke wearers
09/06/2023
A new exosuit designed for community use helps stroke survivors improve gait in daily life - enabling rehab beyond the lab.
BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Low-cost robotic arm: an alternative prosthese
25/05/2023
UPC’s ARM2u team develops a low-cost, 3D-printed robotic arm prosthesis enhancing accessibility and expanding its functions.
UBC Okanagan
Health app: getting active with partial spinal cord injury
19/05/2023
A UBC Okanagan researcher has been testing the effectiveness of a mobile app that encourages people living with a spinal cord injury—but can walk—to get active.
Fraunhofer IBMT
Human-machine interface stops muscle tremors
10/05/2023
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT have been working with international partners to develop a technology platform to help relieve the symptoms of muscle tremors.
TUD/Magdalena Gonciarz
A sweet solution to a cracking problem: new bio-inspired molecules to promote bone regeneration
08/05/2023
An interdisciplinary team of scientists in Dresden developed novel bio-inspired sugar-based molecules that show potential to improve bone regeneration.
Okrasyuk
Map of spinal cord formation gives new knowledge on diseases of the nervous system
03/05/2023
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have mapped how cells in the human spinal cord are formed in the embryo and what genes control the process.
UCD Research and Innovation
Novel combination of therapies may provide new treatment option for bone cancer
03/05/2023
New research has identified a potential therapeutic target and developed a unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that primarily affects children and adolescents.
Giuseppe Intini
New approach helps skull bones mend themselves
24/04/2023
In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Pittsburgh researchers developed a novel approach that promoted bone regeneration in mice without implantation of bone tissue or biomaterials.
ONWARD Medical NV
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network "ReWIRE"
05/04/2023
ReWIRE trains next-gen scientists to develop breakthrough therapies for paralysis from spinal cord injuries, advancing translational medical solutions.
Rawpixel
Packaged DNA: new method to promote bone growth
17/02/2023
DNA can help to stimulate bone healing in a localised and targeted manner, for example after a complicated fracture or after severe tissue loss following surgery.
Vaibhav Srivastava
Mucus-based gel improves bone graft results, promotes healing
14/02/2023
Molecules from mucus can be used to produce synthetic bone graft material and help with the healing of larger bone loss, a new study found.
Wingborg/University of Gothenburg
Fewer surgically treated ankle fractures with clear-cut treatment routine
30/01/2023
It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30 per cent to 10 in the most common type of fracture. The key is a clear-cut treatment routine that benefits both patients and caregivers, according to a doctoral dissertation at the University of Gothenburg.
Wavebreakmedia
Muscles and nervous system: Space research helps combat degeneration
30/01/2023
Injuries do not just happen to athletes: along with surgeries, they are often the reason for prolonged bed rest. Meanwhile, extended physical inactivity can trigger changes in muscles and the nervous system. Sports medicine wants to counteract these negative effects and use insights from space research in the future.