Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/595933]Researchers: Prof Karen Reynolds (Principal investigator) , A/Pr John Costi , A/Pr Murk Bottema , Dr Andrei Kotousov , Prof Nicola (Nick) Fazzalari
Brief description Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that results in reduced bone strength and susceptibility to fragility fractures. Due to the spongy nature of osteoporotic bone, surgeons face major difficulties in obtaining secure fixation of bone screws. Our aim is to develop and validate a computer model of orthopaedic screw insertion into trabecular bone based on micro-computed tomography image data. This will allow an assessment of the most appropriate screw designs for stable fixation of implants.
Funding Amount $AUD 420,454.06
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 595933
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/595933
