Design of a joint balancing instrument and its application in artificial ankle joint replacement surgery
Journal
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Materials for Science and Engineering: Innovation, Science and Engineering, IEEE-ICAMSE 2016
Pages
1-4
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Chang Y.-C.
Abstract
Conventionally joint axis corrections are achieved with the use of bare hands or bone distraction devices, both of which result in considerable time and effort. This article proposes the design of a new device for improved efficiency of these joint axis correction surgeries. The proposed device was analyzed by finite element methods to investigate its static structure, thus providing a reference for device fabrication. Results indicated that the displacement deformation of PEI (Ultem) was greater than that of aluminum, while both designs met necessary safety requirements.
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Type
conference paper