Green Sun medical
Green Sun Medical is dedicated to transforming scoliosis treatment by developing innovative, flexible, and comfortable braces such as the Whisper Brace. Co-founded by Matt Thompson and Jamie Haggard, the company aims to empower children to protect and preserve their spinal health through advanced bracing technology, research, and community support. Their mission is to become a leader in scoliosis treatment, offering non-surgical options that improve quality of life for young patients.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Green Sun medical
North of San Francisco, California, USA
Patents
Products
Modular sensor-enabled scoliosis orthosis
A custom-fitted, modular torso orthosis constructed from interchangeable components that applies continuous corrective force while allowing patient mobility and ventilation; integrates embedded sensors for wear-time monitoring and pairs with mobile and cloud reporting for families and clinicians.
Modular sensor-enabled scoliosis orthosis
A custom-fitted, modular torso orthosis constructed from interchangeable components that applies continuous corrective force while allowing patient mobility and ventilation; integrates embedded sensors for wear-time monitoring and pairs with mobile and cloud reporting for families and clinicians.
Services
Screening and enrollment workflow for patients to determine eligibility for limited-market evaluations and early access to novel orthotic devices.
Provision of sensor-collected wear-time data and clinician-facing reports to support remote monitoring of brace use and to inform follow-up adjustments.
Customer technical support for devices and software with defined warranty terms and support channels.
Provision of instructional videos, downloadable patient information, application instructions, FAQs and blog content to support correct device use and adherence.
Screening and enrollment workflow for patients to determine eligibility for limited-market evaluations and early access to novel orthotic devices.
Provision of sensor-collected wear-time data and clinician-facing reports to support remote monitoring of brace use and to inform follow-up adjustments.
Customer technical support for devices and software with defined warranty terms and support channels.
Provision of instructional videos, downloadable patient information, application instructions, FAQs and blog content to support correct device use and adherence.
Expertise Areas
- Pediatric orthotic device development
- Remote monitoring and adherence analytics for wearables
- Mechanical design and rapid prototyping for medical devices
- Clinical collaboration and surgeon advisory engagement
Key Technologies
- Embedded wearable sensors
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Mobile health applications (iOS and Android)
- Cloud-based clinician dashboards and remote monitoring
News & Updates
The company received a grant from the National Science Foundation to further develop the Whisper Brace Sensor Intelligence Platform.
The company won the SXSW Pediatric Device Competition in Austin, Texas, and completed a $2M Series A funding round.
The company was recognized with the Orthopedics This Week’s Spine Technology Award for its innovative scoliosis brace.
An article discussing the advancements in scoliosis bracing technology, including Green Sun Medical's innovations.
Medtech Innovator Championship
Green Sun Medical won the Medtech Innovator competition, a global contest for new medical devices.
NSF Grant Award
Received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the Whisper Brace Sensor Platform.
The company received a grant from the National Science Foundation to further develop the Whisper Brace Sensor Intelligence Platform.
The company won the SXSW Pediatric Device Competition in Austin, Texas, and completed a $2M Series A funding round.
The company was recognized with the Orthopedics This Week’s Spine Technology Award for its innovative scoliosis brace.
An article discussing the advancements in scoliosis bracing technology, including Green Sun Medical's innovations.
Medtech Innovator Championship
Green Sun Medical won the Medtech Innovator competition, a global contest for new medical devices.
NSF Grant Award
Received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the Whisper Brace Sensor Platform.