Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990250]Researchers: Dr Beat Schmutz (Chief Investigator) , Prof Michael Schuetz (Chief Investigator) , Professor Prasad Yarlagadda (Chief Investigator) , Professor YuanTong Gu (Chief Investigator)
Brief description An innovative system for accurate bending of fracture fixation plates in orthopaedic surgery. Bone fractures cost the Australian healthcare system about 1 billion annually, with the costs associated with non optimal surgical outcomes due to post-operative complications being much higher. The novel system developed in this project will not only shorten surgical procedures but also result in anatomically better fitting plates which will improve the functional outcome and reduce the need for surgical implant removal. It will further lessen degenerative changes in adjacent joints as a result of incorrect fracture alignment. It can be expected that these improvements in surgical techniques will translate into reduced healthcare expenditure and ensure patient's quality of life.
Funding Amount $152,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990250
- ARC : LP0990250