The demands for artificial knee have increased in recent times.
By ET Bureau |
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Orthopaedic surgeon Dr JV Srinivas (in pic) from Aster Hospital, Bengaluru, emphasised that total knee replacement provides a complete cure.
The recent advances in medical technology have not only improved our lives but also helped in the early diagnosis of various medical conditions. Knee arthritis is one such condition that has shown a rise, both in the reported incidences and its treatment options.
Painful deformed knees can be a life-altering condition leading to depression and anxiety. In such cases, total knee replacement provides a complete cure to the patients’ problems and is by far one of the most successful procedures in modern day medicine.
With patients becoming younger and better informed, the demands for artificial knee have increased in recent times.
Patients expect faster recovery, and a natural-feeling implant while a surgeon is faced with questions like how many years the implant will last. Hence, the design excellence of the knee implant and accuracy of surgery is a must.
Stress Patch, Solar Supercapacitor & More: Tech For Well-Being Is The Next Big Thing
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From a stress-detecting patch to AI that mimics the human brain, the technology of the future is geared towards health solutions.
From a stress-detecting patch to AI that mimics the human brain, the technology of the future is geared towards health solutions.
A team of US researchers has developed an ‘artificial synapse’ that does not process information like a digital computer but rather mimics the way the human brain completes tasks. The discovery can lead to energy-efficient AI devices. The graphene-based neural networks can be employed in flexible and wearable electronics to enable computation at the ‘edge of the internet’ — places where computing devices such as sensors contact the physical world.
“By empowering even a rudimentary level of intelligence in wearable electronics and sensors, we can track our health with smart sensors, provide timely diagnostics, regulate and optimise the manufacturing process,” say the researchers.
A team of US researchers has developed an ‘artificial synapse’ that does not process information like a digital computer but rather mimics the way the human brain completes tasks. The discovery can ..
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Scientists have developed a waterproof wearable patch, which when applied directly to the skin, absorbs sweat and within seconds assesses how much cortisol — stress hormone — a person is producing. “This offers a novel approach for the early detection of various diseases and evaluation of sports performance,” says lead author, Onur Parlak from Stanford University, US.
Scientists have developed a waterproof wearable patch, which when applied directly to the skin, absorbs sweat and within seconds assesses how much cortisol — stress hormone — a person is producing. ..
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Using wearable sensor technology, researchers have developed an automatic alert system that may help people to quit smoking by sending video messages. A smartphone app automatically texts 20 to 120-second video messages to smokers when the sensors detect specific arm and body motions associated with smoking. According to the researchers, the mobile alert system that they are testing may be the first that combines an existing online platform with mindfulness training and a personalised plan to quit smoking.
Using wearable sensor technology, researchers have developed an automatic alert system that may help people to quit smoking by sending video messages. A smartphone app automatically texts 20 to 120-..
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A team of scientists led by an Indian-origin professor has developed a new solar-powered supercapacitor that could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient. The research could take the wearable systems for health monitoring to remote parts of the world where solar power is often the most reliable source of energy.
A team of scientists led by an Indian-origin professor has developed a new solar-powered supercapacitor that could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient. The resear..
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Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can create health problems. A recent study under NIH’s Women’s Health Initiative to predict an individual’s risk of falling made 67 participants, all over the age of 60, wear a small device with motion sensors that measured their walking patterns for one week. They found that data extracted from the devices could accurately predict the participants’ risk of falling, as measured by physical examinations of unsteadiness in standing and walking.
Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can create health problems. A recent study under NIH’s Women’s Health Initiative to predict an individual’s risk of falling made 67 participant..
While there are multiple options of knee-system available, choosing the right implant, where patient satisfaction is demonstrated during routine activities, is key. The conventional implant material may cause allergic reactions in the case of some patients because of the presence of nickel. On the other hand, low-friction implants called oxidised zirconium (OZ), ceramicised metal, along with crosslinked polyethylene as an insert offer less friction, leading to the extended life of the implants and is ideal for some young patients.
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According to Dr JV Srinivas, a well-known name in the field of orthopaedics with over 17 years of experience, and currently the senior consultant of the Orthopaedic Department at Aster Hospital, Bengaluru, “Patients have benefitted tremendously from the advent of cuttingedge technologies in joint replacement surgery. It has enabled patients to get back on their feet much quicker. My active patients benefit from the oxidised zirconium implants that wear and tear less than standard implants, and therefore, these implants last much longer.”
A patient treated by Dr JV Srinivas shares her experience, “My lifestyle has changed. Now I can walk easily, climb stairs normally and do all daily activities myself and without pain and discomfort.”.
(Procedures indicated are based on the expert’s understanding of the said field)
Assisted Surgery, Flawless Backflip: Milestones Achieved By Robots
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A robot boat, SB Met, recently sailed into history by becoming the first unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic. It completed an 1,800-mile trip from Canada to Ireland. But, it’s not the first robot to make news for achieving a milestone.
Here’s a brief account of milestones achieved by robots from surgery to sex:
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
A robot boat, SB Met, recently sailed into history by becoming the first unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic. It completed an 1,800-mile trip from Canada to Ireland. But, it’s not the first robot t..
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The first documented use of a robot-assisted surgical procedure occurred in 1985 when the PUMA 560 robotic surgical arm was used in a delicate neurosurgical biopsy.
In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery System broke new ground by becoming the first robotic surgery system approved by the FDA for general laparoscopic surgery.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
The first documented use of a robot-assisted surgical procedure occurred in 1985 when the PUMA 560 robotic surgical arm was used in a delicate neurosurgical biopsy. In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery Syst..
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Boston Dynamics’s humanoid robot Atlas broke the internet last year when a video showed its ability to do a flawless backflip.
The robot’s backflip was globally seen as a marvel of mechanical engineering and software control.
Atlas’s control system coordinates motions of the arms, torso and legs to achieve whole body mobile skills.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Boston Dynamics’s humanoid robot Atlas broke the internet last year when a video showed its ability to do a flawless backflip. The robot’s backflip was globally seen as a marvel of mechanical enginee..
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Taekwon V made news by winning the world’s first robot skiing competition earlier this year in South Korea. Taekwon V is fitted with a camera sensor that enables it to ‘see’ as it skis around.
Every robot participating at the Ski Robot Challenge was mandated to be taller than 50cm, stand on ‘two legs’, and have joints ‘resembling elbows and knees’.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Taekwon V made news by winning the world’s first robot skiing competition earlier this year in South Korea. Taekwon V is fitted with a camera sensor that enables it to ‘see’ as it skis around. Every ..
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(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
The world’s first driverless electric racing car, Robocar, made its debut appearance at Times Square, New York last year and became the first driverless race car to complete Goodwood Hillclimb earlie..
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Sophia continues to be a global sensation ever since she became the world’s first robot citizen of Saudi Arabia.
Modelled after British actress Audrey Hepburn , Sophia is known for her human-like appearance, behaviour and artificial intelligence, can display more than 50 facial expressions, and has participated in many high-profile interviews across the world.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Sophia continues to be a global sensation ever since she became the world’s first robot citizen of Saudi Arabia. Modelled after British actress Audrey Hepburn , Sophia is known for her human-like app..
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Meet Harmony, the world’s first AI sex robot. It’s made of advanced robotic components and customisable AI to deliver the most enjoyable conversation and interaction you can have with a machine.
The silicone robot, created by Realbotix, has an app to help you interact with it better.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Meet Harmony, the world’s first AI sex robot. It’s made of advanced robotic components and customisable AI to deliver the most enjoyable conversation and interaction you can have with a machine. The ..
