{"id":125103,"date":"2025-09-12T22:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=125103"},"modified":"2025-09-12T22:36:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:36:57","slug":"neat-surgical-pioneering-the-future-of-orthopaedic-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/09\/12\/neat-surgical-pioneering-the-future-of-orthopaedic-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"NeAT Surgical: Pioneering the Future of Orthopaedic Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neatsurgical.com\/\">NeAT Surgical,<\/a> a start-up originating from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is revolutionizing the field of orthopaedics through advanced smart instruments and robotic technologies. With a foundation built on over 20 years of rigorous research and development in the Orthopaedics Biomechanics and Advanced Surgical Technologies Laboratory, the company is at the forefront of innovation in surgical solutions. This extensive body of work has led to the creation of eight patents, underscoring the cutting-edge nature of NeAT\u2019s advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NeAT-Logo_Web.jpg\" alt=\"NeAT surgical logo\" class=\"wp-image-125104\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NeAT-Logo_Web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NeAT-Logo_Web-300x115.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mission of NeAT Surgical is clear: to provide surgeons with tools that are not only more accurate and efficient but also easier to use. By leveraging smart technology, NeAT aims to enhance surgical precision while simplifying procedures. Unlike traditional robotic solutions that often come with hefty contracts, NeAT\u2019s approach is designed to offer cost-effective alternatives, reducing the financial burden on the healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, NeAT Surgical is in the process of submitting its innovations to the FDA, marking a significant milestone on the path to clinical application. The company anticipates that its smart instruments will be ready to perform surgeries as early as the first quarter of 2026. This timeline reflects a commitment to advancing patient care through technology while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As NeAT Surgical moves forward, it holds the promise of reshaping orthopaedic surgery by making it more accessible, efficient, and precise. 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