Secur-e-Health

For trauma patients, treatment often begins under intense time pressure. Surgeons must make fast decisions with limited planning, which can lead to complications such as misalignment or leg length differences; issues that affect comfort, mobility and long-term recovery.

Within the ITEA project Secur-e-Health, Stryker and its German partners OFFIS, Oncare and the University Hospital Aachen, developed Smart Fracture Care, a computer-assisted surgery system that aims to improve the precision of long-bone fracture reconstruction. The goal: support surgeons with better insights so patients experience better outcomes.

The system uses advanced imaging to create detailed 3D models of the fractured bone by combining X-rays, CT scans, the patient’s healthy side and a proprietary bone database. It provides surgeons with guided steps that help realign fractures more accurately and consistently, even in challenging emergency situations.

For end users, the benefits are clear. Patients receive more tailored care, potentially quicker recovery and better rehabilitation monitoring. Clinicians gain a reliable digital tool that reduces uncertainty and enhances decision-making. And by integrating with emerging digital health infrastructures, the system supports a smarter, more connected and efficient healthcare environment.

Stryker’s contribution to Smart Fracture Care marks a significant step toward safer, more effective trauma treatment; one that places patient well-being and surgical precision at the forefront of care.

More information:
https://itea4.org/project/secur-e-health.html