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Sponsored - Innovation Theatre
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GetMet; A Metal Detector for Clinical Use
Chair: Leo Osterback
Metallic particles, such as screws, wires and other foreign metal bodies in soft tissue and bone can sometimes be a real problem. Sometimes these particles get under the skin accidentally, sometimes intentionally, for instance in fracture treatment. The only method generally available for detecting these metallic particles is the X-ray, which can be costly inconvenient and exposes the patient and the personnel to radiation.
GetMet is a perfect solution. It is an extremely handy device, suitable for detecting all types of metal, including titanium and rust proof metals. In first aid it is suitable for removing metal objects, such as bullets, splinters, nails, metal chips and pins from the body. It can also be used in deeper surgery, for instance in carrying out a laparotomy or a thoracotomy.
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Innovator & the founder of Ortotec Finland Mr. Leo Osterback has an extensive career in orthopaedic surgery first in the public healthcare space and subsequently as a founder of his own private hospital and clinic of 30 years in Jyväskylä, Middle Finland. As the founder of Ortotec Finland Leo saw a need for a simple surgical tool to help surgeons who work with metal to help detect and locate metal (inc titanium and stainless steel) in clinical circumstances. This is how GetMet was born to help and assist to replace clumsy and inaccurate x-ray and importantly reduce trauma with more precise detection of metal. Our presentation at the BOA in Birmingham is by design our global launchpad to scale the adoption of GetMet in the world of surgery.