Novel coatings for orthopaedic implants [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Hala Zreiqat (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Colin Dunstan

Brief description At present the failure rate of joint replacement is unacceptably high and will continue to rise due to the ageing and active life styles of the baby-boomer generation, placing an increasing burden on the health budget. We have developed a new bioactive material with improved mechanical-biological properties for bone regeneration. We will modify the surface of the currently used orthopaedic implants with this bioactive material to promote permanent fixation of the prosthesis to the bone.

Funding Amount $AUD 448,017.14

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant