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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
 4.html
 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.
                     (Source: blog.peekmed.com)                    This information is sourced from various online resources and may
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