Press Releases: Orthopedics

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Ysio von Siemens

07 March 2008

At the European Congress on Radiology 2008 in Vienna Siemens Healthcare introduced the new system for digital radiography (DR), Ysio. The concept of Ysio is to offer one DR solution for virtually all clinical demands. By selecting modules from a program, users can create their own Ysio X-ray system exactly customized to their needs. Regardless of whether medical practices and hospitals require one or two detectors, whether they want a patient table or not, or whether they need fully automated or synchronized operation – Ysio can provide an X-ray system adaptable to virtually any clinical requirement. More

Siemens Healthcare plans acquisition of CAS innovations AG

15 February 2008

The Siemens Healthcare Sector is planning to strengthen its position in the field of computer-assisted surgery with the acquisition of CAS innovations AG. The corresponding agreement is now concluded between the two companies. The antitrust authorities still have to approve the transaction. It was agreed not to reveal the purchase price. CAS innovations manufactures surgical navigation systems which improve planning for operations while at the same time making them faster and safer. The primary focus is on systems for trauma surgery and orthopedics, e.g. for hip, knee and spine operations, as well as on interventional radiology. Headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, the company has 27 employees. More