A Decade of Innovation: EMK Launches Intelligent Orthotic System for Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum

[Guangzhou, March 8, 2025] — On the sixth anniversary of Guangzhou Yikang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (EMK), the company officially unveiled its Chest Wall Orthotic Management System and announced its nationwide availability to patients. This breakthrough marks the arrival of an intelligent, precision-driven era in chest wall deformity correction, offering more scientific and efficient rehabilitation solutions for patients with Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum.

Intelligent Orthotic Management: Precision, Efficiency, Personalization

The EMK Chest Wall Orthotic Management System integrates:

• Smart Pectus Excavatum Corrector

• Smart Pectus Carinatum Corrector

• Chest Wall Orthotic Management System (Patient Portal & Doctor Portal)

Built on cutting-edge technologies including 3D medical image analysis, 3D printing customization, and intelligent rehabilitation monitoring, the system delivers personalized correction and remote precision treatment.

Six Core Features:

Since its debut at the Chinese Medical Association Pediatric Surgery Annual Conference in September 2024, the system has completed a six-month nationwide trial with hundreds of participating patients, receiving positive feedback and demonstrating significant efficacy.

Real Patient Data: A Closer Look

Company founder Zhuang Yongfeng demonstrated a real case using the system's doctor portal:

Patient Usage Data:

• Average daily wear time: 98.8 minutes (approximately 1.5 hours)

• Treatment pressure progression: Gradually increased from 5 kPa to 13 kPa

Before and After Comparison (3 months of treatment):

"The core advantage of the EMK Chest Wall Orthotic Management System lies in its precision," explained Zhuang Yongfeng. "Unlike traditional fixed-shape vacuum bells, our personalized custom vacuum bell precisely covers the depressed area. The smart constant pressure technology delivers accurate therapeutic pressure that can be adjusted throughout the rehabilitation plan. Additionally, the visualized progress tracking and data sharing capabilities have been highly appreciated by both patients and physicians."

One parent's midnight social media post captured the sentiment perfectly: "Seeing these直观的数据, I believe my efforts will finally pay off."

A Decade of R&D: Pioneering Industry Innovation

Zhuang Yongfeng, founder of EMK, holds a Bachelor's degree in Automation from South China University of Technology and a Master's degree in Communication Engineering from Sun Yat-sen University. His interdisciplinary engineering background provides a unique perspective for innovation. Long dedicated to research in medical 3D image processing and medical 3D printing, his achievements include:

• Leading the Guangdong Provincial Major Science and Technology Project: *"Development and Application of Interactive 3D Medical Image Reconstruction-Design-Manufacturing System for 3D Printing"*

• Leading the Guangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Project: "Interactive 3D Medical Image Processing System Supporting 3D Printing"

• Leading the development of 1 national standard

• Participating in the development of 1 national standard

The Journey Begins

In early 2015, Zhuang's team received a medical 3D modeling task: to create a preoperative 3D model and surgical plan for a three-year-old patient with pectus excavatum. During discussions, a doctor's words struck a chord: "It's such a pity for such a young child to undergo surgery. There's a vacuum bell technology abroad for adults that treats pectus excavatum without surgery. If only it could be used for young children."

Those words became the catalyst for Zhuang's exploration of personalized non-surgical correction. He realized that developing a non-surgical, personalized solution could help countless children avoid the pain of surgery.

From that moment, Zhuang led his team on a challenging journey to develop a 3D-printed pectus excavatum corrector. The path was filled with countless technical obstacles:

• Precise analysis of medical imaging data

• Repeated调试 of biomechanical modeling

• Continuous optimization of corrector design

Each step demanded immense time and effort. They consulted vast amounts of domestic and international literature, conducted countless simulations, and experimented with new materials and designs. After four years of relentless effort, accumulating rich data and valuable practical experience, they transformed theoretical research into a working prototype.

Company Foundation and Growth

In 2019, Guangzhou Yikang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. was officially established — a critical step toward real-world application. After another six years of dedicated work, they successfully built a comprehensive full-chain technology platform covering:

• Medical image analysis — precisely capturing patient chest data

• Biomechanical modeling — providing scientific basis for corrector design

• Personalized orthotic design — ensuring perfect fit for each patient

• Intelligent rehabilitation management — digitally tracking patient progress to support treatment adjustments

During this period, the company earned numerous honors and intellectual property rights.

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