The CYBATHLON is an international multi-sport event in which contestants with physical disabilities compete using the most advanced technical assistance systems. The competition aims to promote and drive the continuous development and exchange of knowledge within assistive technology. Also known as Cyborg Olympics, CYBATHLON is held every four years. The second CYBATHLON takes place on […]
read moreThe American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) is the premier professional member organization of nurses and non-nurses working in the field of life care planning. The AANLCP promotes education, collaboration, exchange of knowledge and research, and the establishment of industry standards in Nurse Life Care Planning. Nurse Life Care Planning in the US […]
read moreSwedish Integrum AB has developed the only FDA approved method for treating amputees with bone-anchored prostheses. In an interview with Biostock, Rickard Brånemark, founder and Chairman of the Board at Integrum AB, describes the head start that the company has as being alone in the U.S. market for the next 3-5 years; a market which […]
read moreIn an article published on October 13th, 2020, Biostock interviewed James Sheridan, Head of Sales and Marketing, EMEA, APAC at Integrum AB, and Patrick Treacy, CEO at Onkos Surgical. The article outlines Integrum’s leading position in the bone-anchored prosthetics market, the commercial breakthrough through its framework agreement with the US Military, the Pre-market Approval application […]
read moreIn an article titled ‘Integrum awaits an important milestone on the road to commercial breakthrough‘ published August 2020, Biostock interviews Professor Rickard Brånemark, co-founder and Chairman of the Board. The interview touches upon the history of Integrum with the discovery of Osseointegration and dental implant technology. It visits several milestones for the company, such as […]
read moreJoin us on August 19-22 at the Amputee Coalition 2020 National Conference! Integrum is happy to announce our participation at the Amputee Coalition virtual 2020 National Conference held between August 19-22. The American Amputee Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families through support, education about […]
read moreAdvances in robotics are paving the way towards prostheses with functionalities similar to their biological counterparts. While the state-of-the-art prostheses are now capable of mimicking fine movements and grips, the level of intuitive control and sensory feedback individuals with amputation have with their prostheses are still primitive. Researchers recently published the capabilities of our osseointegrated […]
read moreProsthesis acceptance is a major determinant of people’s quality of life after amputation. Along with factors such as phantom limb pain, misaligned expectations for prosthesis, psychological adjustment and functionality, prosthetic socket issues are a primary reason for prosthesis rejection. Compression and friction forces imposed by the prosthetic socket on the skin of the residual limb […]
read moreReuters features Integrum’s e-OPRA™ Implant System The e-OPRA™ Implant System is one of the most advanced prosthetic systems in the world with intuitive control and sensory feedback. The technology is developed upon the OPRA™ Implant System– our bone-anchored prostheses system based on osseointegration. The clinical report demonstrating the long-term performance of the e-OPRA™ Implant system […]
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