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Mazor Robotics Announces Key European Patent for Renaissance(TM) Surgical Guidance Robot
CAESAREA, Israel, Jan 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mazor Robotics Ltd. (tase:MZOR), a developer of innovative surgical robots and complementary products, today announced that the European Patent Office granted European Patent No. 1414362 entitled "Miniature Bone-mounted Surgical Robot," which covers ...
MAKO Surgical (MAKO) Shares Upgraded to a “Buy” Rating by Summer Street Analysts.
MAKO Surgical (NASDAQ: MAKO) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Summer Street from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued
RiceWrist robot improves arm movement in spinal injury
New rehabilitation technology looks set to help people with spinal injuryregain motor movement in the arm, it has been revealed. Wearable exoskeleton "RiceWrist", developed at Rice University in Texas,
San Francisco Surgery Center First to Offer First MAKOplasty in an ASC
San Francisco Surgery Center became the first ambulatory surgery center to offer MAKOplasty, a robotic arm-guided system for aiding in minimally invasive surgical treatment of osteoarthritis of the
Corin-MAKO: five-year global distribution agreement
Corin has entered into a five-year global distribution agreement with MAKO Surgical Corp. Under the terms of the agreement, Corin will supply MAKO with a hip implant system
DJ Stanmore Implants Worldwide Buys Robot Surgery Co Acrobot
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Stanmore Implants Worldwide, a privately-held maker of specialized orthopedic implants, said Wednesday it acquired medical device company Acrobot for an undisclosed sum. Acrobot designs systems used
Texas Health Plano, Texas Back Institute Offer SpineAssist® Surgical Robot for Spine Surgeries
PLANO, Texas, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fifteen-year-old Tressa Scott of Allen hasn't been able to stand up straight for more than a year — until now. The Allen teenager grew an inch and a half and
Mazor sells second robotic surgical system in US
Mazor Surgical Technologies Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) reports the sale of a second robotic spinal surgical system to a US hospital. The system has been purchased by
Curexo’s Next-Generation ROBODOC(R) Assists in First Surgery
FREMONT, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexo Technology Corporation made history on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 when its next-generation ROBODOC® Surgical System assisted Dr. William Bargar as he performed the first commercial hip replacement
Curexo Technology Corporation Raises $13.2 Million
FREEMONT, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexo Technology Corporation, which makes an advanced "CAD/CAM" precise surgical robotic system for Total Joint Replacements, has announced it has closed on $13.2 million of funding.
Study Shows Significant Advantages of Computer-Assisted Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Newswise — A study of 1,000 consecutive Computer-Assisted Robotic Total Knee Replacements performed over a five year period at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, NY demonstrates that
MAKO Surgical Corp. to Present at the Canaccord Adams Musculoskeletal Conference
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAKO Surgical Corp. (Nasdaq:MAKO) announced today that Maurice R. Ferre, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and Fritz L.
The next wave of robotic and navigational technology in orthopedics is still evolving
Semi-active robots and patient-specific templating and instrumentation will aid in surgeon accuracy, timing and positive results. By Anthony M. DiGioia III, MD; Branislav Jaramaz, PhD ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2010; 30:18
Robotic ankle only steps away from daily use
Two years ago, George Wolf was injured in a hang-gliding accident. His left leg was amputated below the knee.
He now has an artificial limb, but he longs to