Creighton University

Hernia repair is one of the most common procedures worldwise, with over 20 million performed every year, close to 1 million alone in the united states. Current off-the-shelf heria meshes are limited by fixed sizes, variable pore structures, and inconsistent conformity, contributing to higher recurrence, discomfort, and complication rates. However, hospitals experience significant waste when…

Major traumatic injuries to lower limbs require tourniquet intervention in nearly 90% of cases. Overtightening and improper application result in about 23% of patients experiencing long term nerve and tissue damage. The Smart Tourniquet for Acute Trauma (STAT) system addresses these complications by automatically applying compression in response to pulsatile blood fl ow. Currently, all…

Jointelligence addresses the growth modulation surgery implant problem in collaboration with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Dr. Mohan Bethlur, Dr. Subham Badhyal, and Benjamin Fife. Knocked and bowed knees are treated with titanium 8-plates fixed near the knee joint using two screws to restrict growth on one side of the femur, allowing the opposite side to…

There are over 1 million meniscus tears treated each year in the United States. Current interventions include sutures and partial/ total menisectomies, which can leave patients with impaired or limited shock absorbance in the knee, increasing pain levels and risk of osteoarthritis while reducing mobility. While a handful of artificial menisci are currently in development,…

Anesthesiologists at St. Joseph’s Hospital oversee up to twelve concurrent operating rooms, which increases cognitive load and creates the risk of delayed responses to acute physiological changes. Existing anesthesia machines such as the Apollo Drager Carescape D19KT provide accurate bedside monitoring but lack centralized multi patient visualization. This gap reduces situational awareness, forces frequent room…

The tenaculum is a tool used in gynecological procedures, such as IUD insertion and biopsies, to stabilize the cervix. The current tenaculum, modeled after a Civil War-era device used to extract bullets from bodies, is often associated with significant pain, tissue damage, and bleeding. Salura Health’s project aims to eliminate discomfort and tissue trauma while…

Over 400,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the U.S., and visibility limitations remain a leading challenge contributing to more surgical complications. The primary clinical challenge identified by stakeholders, including gynecologic surgeons, was the need for improved visualization during laparoscopic hysterectomies, particularly at the colpotomy incision site. Moreover, the market for uterine manipulators is projected to…