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Worth watching – the future of smart implants with a discussion with Bill Hunter @ Canary Medical.

This is a BoneChat discussion #49 between Bill Hunter and the BoneChat members. Bill Hunter is the founder and CEO of Canary Medical. Bill Hunter discusses the challenges of orthopedic implants and how his company is working to address them.

Below are five of the topics covered in the discussion:

  1. Introduction and Background
    • Participants: Introduction to the speakers, particularly Dr. Bill Hunter, founder and CEO of Canary Medical, and the host Tiger Buford.
    • Purpose: An overview of the discussion’s purpose, marking the 49th Bone Chat session, and setting the stage for in-depth talks on medical technology and innovations in orthopedic implants.
  2. Technological Advancements in Orthopedic Implants
    • Intelligent Implants: Exploring why traditional orthopedic implants lack technological features and what drives innovations in this area.
    • Mathematics in Medical Device Design: The role of quantitative models and algorithms in cardiology compared to orthopedics, and potential for improvement in implant technology.
  3. Challenges in Implant Development
    • Regulatory and Engineering Hurdles: Issues faced in bringing advanced implants to market, including regulatory challenges and the precision required in medical engineering.
    • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: How orthopedic and cardiology advancements require collaboration across specialties, with engineering and medicine intersecting.
  4. Patient Monitoring and Data-Driven Care
    • Data Collection: The need for real-time data in orthopedic care, similar to cardiology, and the potential for patient monitoring through embedded sensors.
    • Improving Patient Outcomes: Discussing how data from implants can improve patient outcomes by enabling proactive care and tracking recovery.
  5. Future of Orthopedic Technology
    • Market Potential: Exploring the potential market impact and future demand for smart orthopedic implants.
    • Vision for Healthcare Innovation: Dr. Hunter’s views on the long-term potential of integrating tech in orthopedic care and transforming patient experiences through continuous innovation.