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New Devices and
Investigational New Drug: Ortho-R Innovative Technologies

An Investigational New Drug (IND) called Ortho-R is How to use it? in Orthopedics
set to undergo phase I/II clinical trial after approval
from FDA. [1] The product is a powder containing lyophilized
chitosan, a lyoprotectant and clot activator. [2] 1.Patient-Friendly 3-D Printing
Ortho-R works on RESTORE technology which is a
proprietary lyophilized chitosan-based admixture that This powder is mixed with a patient’s own PRP, 3-D orthopedic printing is gaining traction in the
is stable at room temperature and leverages the causing it to coagulate. [2] manufacture of personalized braces, surgical
patient’s autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to equipment, and orthotics from a range of materials.
facilitate the healing and regeneration of injured The combination is shaken and the mixture applied 3-D printing technology cuts operating times, saves
tissue. [1] by the surgeon on and around the repaired site. [1] energy, increases the long-term reliability of the
implant, and enhances the health effects of surgical
Ortho-R can be applied to various common tear Within minutes, the implant takes on a thickened procedures. [1] 2. Ortho-Biological Tech to Make
injuries in the body such as those in the rotator cuff, consistency and the surgeon can complete the The innovative advancements offered by 3D printing the Wounds Heal Faster
meniscus, cartilage and joints affected by operation. [1] are-
osteoarthritis. [1]
The process of mixing and applying Ortho-R takes i. Geometric freedom Ortho-biologics utilizes the regenerative ability of
only minutes, does not interrupt surgery and has cells in the human body. They are created from
3D printing in orthopedic implants allows the design compounds naturally present in the body which are
been shown to be effective in tissue repair in vivo. [1]
of more natural anatomical shapes. It also brings the used to facilitate the recovery of fractured bones,
possibility of designing porous bone replacement injured joints, ligaments, and tendons. [1]
Virtual Physical scaffolds that can be integrated with the implant

design. This allows for natural bone ingrowth, Ortho-Biologics are comprised of bone graft, growth
Therapy After Knee ensuring higher stability of the implant. [2] factors, stem cells, platelet-infused plasma, autolo-
gous blood, and autologous controlled serum.
Replacement Drug-free bone grafts may be used to cure conditions
such as orthopedic surgery. [1]

A virtual system for in-home physical therapy (PT) has been Stem cells continually self-regenerate and transform
found to provide a good outcome for patients undergoing Figure- Placing Ortho-R to facilitate tissue repair into either form of cell, providing an unmatched
rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). [1] (Source: orthospinenews.com) source of regenerative medicine technology. Stem
cells therapies are used for age-related degenerative
The FDA-cleared Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation Assistant Source - diseases, adipose-derived orthopedic conditions, and
(VERA) is designed to provide remote rehabilitation services. [1] Ortho-biological treatments for cartilage defects. [1]
1.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/orth-cn-ind-ortho-r-14050073 Figure- Geometric freedom with porous scaffolds
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The cloud-based system features a digitally simulated coach to (Source: blog.peekmed.com)
demonstrate and guide activity, including visual and audio 2.https://orthospinenews.com/2020/07/28/ortho-regenerative-te
chnologies-releases-new-positive-histology-results-from-pivotal
instructions. [1] -preclinical-glp-rotator-cuff-tear-repair-efficacy-study-in-large- ii. Simulated surgery
animal-model/ Surgical teams can use a 3D printed replica to
The system also uses 3D tracking technology to assess the simulate the surgery to determine which techniques
patient’s pose and movement, enabling immediate feedback on or equipment should be used to make the surgery
exercise quality. [1]
more successful. The 3D printed replica lets the Figure- Ortho biologics to facilitate healing
doctor visualize a joint even before they begin (Source: orthocarolina.com)
The new study finds substantially lower costs with similar Source -
effectiveness and safety in the three months after TKA for surgery. [2]
patients assigned to virtual PT, compared with traditional PT. [2] 1.https://orthofeed.com/2020/01/26/virtual-physic Source -
al-therapy-after-knee-replacement-brings-similar-
Some outcomes like knee function during sports/activities outcomes-lower-costs/ 1.https://www.imcgrupo.com/the-latest-technological-innovation
might be even better with virtual PT, although the risk of falls s-in-orthopedic-surgery-2020-technology/
may be higher. [1] 2.https://www.healthrecoverysolutions.com/blog/v 2.https://blog.peekmed.com/3d-printing-in-orthopedics/
irtual-physical-therapy-telerehabilitation 3.https://www.orthocarolina.com/media/what-you-probably-don
These findings have suggested that virtual PT with a telehealth t-know-about-orthobiologics
therapist for remote clinical monitoring and guidance can be Disclaimer: The contents of this page are formulated solely to render
considered for patients after TKA. [2] Figure- 3D printed replicas of bone fracture information about the latest technologies and inventions in orthopedics.
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