Globe and Mail: IBM, Orthosoft Team For Computer-Assisted Surgery System

[ Thanks to Matt for this link. ]

"IBM and Orthosoft Inc. have combined to embed IBM M Pro 6220 IntelliStation workstations into Orthosoft's Navitrack Station, a computer-assisted orthopedic surgery system offering a stable, reliable tool in the placement of implants for knee, hip or spine surgeries. The IBM IntelliStations will be running Orthosoft's Navitrack software applications on a Linux platform. This new configuration for the Navitrack Station is applicable to systems shipping immediately, and upgrade kits are also available..."

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