What is Bone Biopsy
Bone biopsy involves a procedure to insert a biopsy needle (known as Jamshidi Needle) and cannula inside the bone. This insertion of the needle is manual. This insertion is not at all controlled and fully manual hence a lot of care needs to be taken while doing bone biopsy to avoid the risk of bone fracture, tumor contamination. In present invention we tried to eliminated the risk of bone fracture by precisely controlling pressure for inserting the needle by a surgeon or operator during bone biopsy procedure.
The innovation lies in the process where a manual bone biopsy process has been converted to a fully- automatic process by using controlled machine derived mechanism. It uses a powered device and hence surgeon need not to put force, further we are working to get this into tele robotic procedure. The present device in current form has been granted Indian patent and thus have a novelty and non-obvious solution which is a pre-requisite for any patent.
The present bone biopsy device is a result of the specific issues faced by performing thousands of biopsies carried out by one of our founder Dr. Abhijeet Salunke.
Bone Biopsy Device
This proposed intelligent bone drill and biopsy (I-bone biopsy) device will obtain good amount of tissue for diagnosis of disease like bone cancer, bone marrow diseases including infection, blood cancers (leukaemia), leukopenia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, pancytopenia and polycythemia with higher accuracy and safety. The expert also suggests bone marrow examination for cases such as (a) Fevers of unknown origin (b) Anemia (c) Hemochromatosis. The histopathological diagnosis is required for proper treatment. Expert may suggest with chemotherapy, surgery and radiation treatment based on the report. This device will make bone biopsy procedure minimally morbidity ( pain, residual pain and discomfort) to patient with excellent tissue for diagnosis of the diseases by the pathologist.
This i-bone drill biopsy device is a fully controlled, motorized, and powered system for bone biopsy with unique depth, current and pressure sensors leading to precise, perfect bone / bone marrow specimen collection that will be used for diagnosis of diseases (bone cancer and infections and bone marrow abnormalities). This device will reduce morbidity to the patient following bone biopsy by obtaining long tissue cores with limited penetrations into the affected bone and risk of fracture.
Zydus Innovation Award 2025
SSIP 2.0 IITRAM cell grant
Ihub S4 Grant
Dr. Salunke specializes in Orthopedic Oncology, with clinical fellowships at National University Hospital(NUH), Singapore, travelling fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre(MSKCC), New York, USA, & research fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
A recipient of the Silver Jubilee Oration at IOACON 2022. Dr. Salunke has over 100 published articles in indexed journals, with 1200+ citations.
His expertise includes complex limb salvage surgeries and latest innovations in surgical oncology.He thinks that his journey is continuing for the service to humanity with amazing zeal like a never ending yajna.
Dr Salunke completed his Masters in Orthopedic surgery under National Board of Examinations New Delhi. He was amongst very few to get awarded the prestigious Musculoskeletal Oncology fellowship at National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore for one year duration under Emeritus Professor Dr Robert Pho, Dr.Mark Puhaindran and Dr.Gurpal Singh.
Dr.Salunke got selected for prestigious Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA) Fellowship at prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) New York, USA & Prof.Dr.John Healey. mentored him.
Dr Abhijeet joined as Consultant Orthopedic Oncosurgeon in Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI), Ahemdabad.
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) is 750 bedded exclusive cancer hospital
He has performed more than 1000 complex orthopaedic oncosurgery cases.
Dr. Abhijeet Salunke (Founder)
Dr. Krupa Shah (Co-Founder)
Dr Krupa Shah has completed her Ph.D from IIT Gandhinagar in 2015. Her research work includes condition monitoring and diagnostics of power transformer. She has received university rank during her Bachelor degree program in Electrical Engineering. She has about 17 years of teaching and research experience in the academic institutes. She has also worked with Electricity board after completing her masters for about two yeaars. Currently she is working with Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad in Electrical Engineering Discipline.
Dr. Raghavendra Bhalerao (Co-Founder)
I earned my PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, in 2016, Master's degree in Spatial Information Technology from Devi Ahliya University in 2010 with University Gold Medal. Prior to that he worked with HCL Technologies as SAP Basic Consultant for 2 years. I finished B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication from RGPV Bhopal. After finishing PhD I joined IITRAM as an assistant professor in 2016.
Mr. Kaushal Panchal
Kaushal Panchal is a seasoned entrepreneur and the visionary owner of Autus Healthcare, a leading provider of orthopaedic implants and medical devices. With over 15 years of extensive experience in the healthcare industry, he has been instrumental in delivering high-quality medical solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the sector.
For the past five years, Autus Healthcare has been at the forefront of orthopaedic innovations, ensuring excellence in product quality and patient care. Under Mr. Panchal’s leadership, the company continues to expand its footprint across Gujarat and Maharashtra, catering to healthcare professionals with cutting-edge implants and devices.
Now, taking a step further in medical advancements, he is set to introduce an innovative new product to the market, reinforcing his commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes and improving patient mobility. His expertise, combined with a passion for healthcare innovation, makes him a trusted name in the industry.
Heneel Makwana
Dimpi Gandhi
Harsh Patel
Tanisha
Dr. Nandlal Bharwani
Mr. Hardik Sharma
Dr. Dhruv Patel
Dr. (Ms.) Manisha Abhijeet Salunke
Shri. Rajendra Pradyumna Shah
Ms. Prajkta R. Bhalerao
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