Research Projects

Bone is self-healing tissue, but in severe fracture situations, medical considerations involve stabilization using various procedures. Nationally, these strategies support POP and bandages. In the 1930s, stainless steel and Vitallium research reduced corrosion and fatigue in orthopaedic implants. In the 1980s, researchers began using additive manufacturing to create complicated three-dimensional bone tissue implants. However, implants lack post-surgery feedback and know-how, and can alter position due to incompatibility between their mechanical qualities and bone. The current project aims to make the concept of a smart implant for tibia bones accessible to the average person. Conventional medical procedures like X-rays and MRIs are less likely to be necessary with this smart implant. Biocompatible sensors will be used for the implants to prevent further difficulties. Wireless communication and dependability of technology will avoid fracture clutter and enable regular data acquisition and analysis for understanding and predicting contortion. This product is unique in the market, providing data to both patients and medical professionals, but also sounding an alarm in case of an emergency. The proposed work aims to establish proof of concept, answering questions such as whether the bone can carry enough load when standing up, and the strain induced in the implant plate. Experimental data obtained and analyzed will help answer these questions and skepticism.