| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L69107/01 |
| Title: |
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF A NEW TYPE OF HUMERAL NAIL |
| Principal Investigator: |
Hutchison, Professor JD |
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| Department: |
Biomedical Physics and Bioengineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Aberdeen |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 September 1998 |
Ends: |
31 August 2001 |
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41,696
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Fractures of the humerus are common place (3% of all fractures) and of those, 96% are treated using non-operative methods, such as casts and slings. However, difficult fractures may require surgical stabilisation and one option is to use an intramedullary nail. A new type of humeral nail is being developed at the University of Aberdeen which is intended to overcome the problems with the existing nailing systems such as complications from the use of locking cross-screws. The evaluation of the initial design will use finite element methods, and the design modified as a result. Mechanical tests will include four point bending and rotation according to the appropriate ASTM standard, as well as pull-out tests with the nail implanted in cadaveric specimens. These will determine bending and rotation stiffness, and ensure that the nail is impinging correctly on to the walls of the medullary canal. These results will be compared with those from nails which are already on the market. During the course of the project, a company will be identified to manufacture the device for clinical use and to initiate clinical trials.
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http://www.abdn.ac.uk |