Linkage - International - Grant ID: LX0560460

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0560460

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Biomechanics of Needle Insertion. Needle insertion is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures. However, the biomechanics of this process is poorly understood. The unknown factors include brain tissue deformation under load imposed by the needle and needle deflection when penetrating brain tissue. We will develop computational models of needle insertion. They will include non-linear material properties of the brain tissue, large deformations, and needle-tissue contact model including friction. The Japanese group will develop testing methods to validate mathematical models. Experimental set-up includes bi-axial x-ray to measure deformation within the tissue and needle deflection, and a sensor measuring reaction force on needle tip and friction force on needle sides.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 17-05-2005

End Date: 30-06-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage - International

Funding Amount: $27,800.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomedical Engineering | Biomechanical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Medical instrumentation |

Other Keywords

Biomechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Medical instrumentation

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