Development and validation of a finite element model for orthopaedic screw insertion into trabecular bone

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/595933

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that results in reduced bone strength and susceptibility to fragility fractures. Due to the spongy nature of osteoporotic bone, surgeons face major difficulties in obtaining secure fixation of bone screws. Our aim is to develop and validate a computer model of orthopaedic screw insertion into trabecular bone based on micro-computed tomography image data. This will allow an assessment of the most appropriate screw designs for stable fixation of implants.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $420,454.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomedical Engineering not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

computer simulation | finite element model | fracture repair | fragility fracture | micro CT imaging | osteoporosis

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