Tibion's PowerKnee Wins Silicon Valley Emerging Technology Award For Medical Devices

Main Category: Bones / Orthopaedics
Also Included In: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
Article Date: 08 Dec 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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Tibion, a leader in the development of bionic devices for the mobility impaired, today announced that its product, the PowerKnee, was selected as the winner of the prestigious Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Emerging Technology Award (ETA) for Medical Devices. The PowerKnee is a wearable bionic device for the leg which actively and transparently supplements muscle strength.

"It is an honor to be recognized as an innovator in technology among medical device companies," said Kern Bhugra, CEO and co-founder of Tibion. "With this technology, we have the potential to profoundly impact the lives of patients dealing with loss of muscle function due to surgery, stroke, or chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis."

The ETA program was created by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal to recognize the innovations and significant accomplishments of technology-oriented companies in Silicon Valley. Tibion, along with winners in additional categories, was recognized at an awards ceremony at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, on December 4.

About Tibion

Tibion is a privately held company located at NASA Research Park, Moffett Field, California. The company's mission is to develop smart medical devices and therapies that address the needs of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deficiencies. Tibion's products are enabled by patented innovations encompassing a broad range of disciplines, including orthotics, biomechanics and embedded control systems. The company's first product, the PowerKnee, is a wearable bionic device for the leg to enhance rehabilitation and help patients improve muscle strength and function as well as to provide assistance with activities of daily living.

For more information, visit the Company's website at www.tibion.com.