Translation of basic materials research into orthopaedic implants

2^nd International Conference on Biomechanics, Bioengineering & Audiology

November 07-08, 2016 Las Vegas, USA

Ken Gall

Duke University, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Bioengineer & Biomedical Sci

Abstract :

In this presentation we will discuss the translation of a diverse set of new material technologies into orthopaedic applications. In all of the applications, the implementation of the new materials was accelerated by basic research leading to a new fundamental understanding of the relationship between processing, structure, and mechanical properties of the constituent materials. The examples span devices and new materials that have been successfully used in thousands of patients, to materials yet to be cleared in a device by the FDA. The topics to be overviewed include: The development and understanding of deployable shape memory polymers to mitigate damage when reattaching soft tissue to bone. A fundamental breakthrough on the processing and machinability of shape memory alloys to enable a paradigm shift in the success of large bone intramedullary fusion devices. A 3D printed titanium alloy that alters the standard therapy for bunion treatment from the cutting and fusing of bone to facilitating the creation of a new artificial ligament in the foot. A new approach to the formation of surface porosity in a high strength polymer that results in the first ever FDA clearance of an all polymer spinal fusion cage with porosity. Finally, a high strength bio-mimetic elastomer is shown to have early promise as a reliable and long-term soft tissue replacement.

Biography :

Email: ken.gall@duke.edu