Care Delivery
Next Generation Digital Care & Data Technologies
HSS Innovation Institute
From the #1 Hospital for Orthopedics
The HSS Innovation Institute focuses on advancing cutting-edge care to enable new patient centric solutions. Harnessing the vast network of HSS’s clinical expertise and resources, we develop, cultivate, and deliver innovative technologies that redefine musculoskeletal healthcare.
Medical Devices
Device & Instrumentation Development
Life Sciences
Drugs, Biologics, & Research Innovations
Mission Driven, Multi-Dimensional Approach
The HSS Innovation Institute collaborates with inventors internally and externally to enable, develop, and commercialize advanced technologies that will prevent and treat musculoskeletal conditions and transform patient care. Ensuring alignment with the fundamental values of HSS, we focus on a variety of strategic business opportunities, including but not limited to:
- Technology Development
- Licensing Execution
- Product Co-Development
- Strategic Collaborations
- Joint Ventures
- Spin-Offs
Value of HSS Knowledge
Leveraging the HSS network of world-leading clinical, research, and relationships to accelerate development, we offer unparalleled resources and support throughout the entire innovation process. The close integration between the HSS Innovation Institute and our integrated core specialties is invaluable to design excellence.
- Bone Health & Implant Integration
- Inflammation & Arthritis
- Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
- Joint Preservation & Regeneration
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Sports Performance & Rehabilitation
- Data Science, Analytics Modeling, & Performance
Areas of Expertise
The multidisciplinary team at the HSS Innovation Institute provides rigorous support throughout the entire innovation process. We encompass the experience and expertise to progress forward innovative technologies through the development and commercial phases.
Assessment
Identifying, sourcing, and evaluating cutting edge technologies for feasibility and marketability
Development
Applying principles of engineering & clinical research to support product development and validation
Execution
Engaging and managing commercial collaborations to advance technologies into the market
Innovating to the Most Challenging Orthopedic Cases
Chief Medical Innovation Officer Michael Ast, MD, shares highlights from the HSS Innovation Institute portfolio
In The News
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- Hospital for Special Surgery partners with medtech company for wireless camera
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- HSS partners with medical-device startup on pain-management tech
- Hospital for Special Surgery and Lumoptik, Inc. Announce a Collaborative Relationship Centered on Epidural Anesthesia Innovation
- Zimmer Biomet, HSS Ink Deal for Innovation Center for AI in Robotic Joint Replacement
- Zimmer Biomet and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Announce Creation of the HSS/Zimmer Biomet Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence in Robotic Joint Replacement
- Doug Leach Is Invested in Innovation
- Q&A: Provider-based additive manufacturing 3D-printed implants used in complex cases
- How big data can personalize patient care: Dr. Michael Ast
- Patient-specific implants developed at Hospital for Special Surgery make debut
- The OR of the Future
- First Surgeries Completed With Patient-Specific 3D Printed Implants Produced at the LimaCorporate ProMade Point of Care Center at Hospital for Special Surgery
- Sports Engineering, Inc. Collaborates With Hospital for Special Surgery on Smart Footwear to Reduce Injuries
- MICHAEL P. AST, M.D. IS HSS’ NEW CHIEF MEDICAL INNOVATION OFFICER
- HSS Names Michael P. Ast, MD, Vice-Chair and Chief Medical Innovation Officer
- Implants get ‘smart’ in orthopedics
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- HSS Becomes First Hospital in U.S. to Implement CLEAR’s Health Pass for Patient Safety, Convenience
- Augmented reality puts holograms, data at fingertips of surgeons
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- How to introduce surgical technologies & build a successful ASC total joint program — 4 learnings
- Hospital for Special Surgery completes first knee replacement with 'smart' implant
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- Hospital for Special Surgery suits up orthopedic care with VR Electronics partnership
- HSS Innovation Institute and TESLASUIT to Advance Healthcare with Immersive ХR Training Technology
- Civic Heroes
- HSS Hand Surgeon Performs First Surgery with FDA-Cleared Wrist Replacement Implant He Designed
- HSS, LimaCorporate Create In-Hospital 3D Printing Facility
- HSS and LimaCorporate Open First Provider-Based 3D Design and Printing Center for Complex Joint Reconstruction Surgery