Hello all,
I am currently researching Biomedical engineering - Orthopaedics as part of my engineering PhD (Mechanical Engineering background). I am very quickly trying to get up to speed on the developments, needs and research into orthopeadic, especially devices. There are many areas of the body that orthopadic devices can be applied to help people.
Total hip replacements seemed to be the most extensively researched and have a good success rate. Am I right in concluding this? Are there areas from an orthopaedic surgeon point of view that needs addressing? I am reading that the predictions for total knee replacements over the next 20 years are going to increase dramatically? How about the demands/needs and research demands for other devices such as ankles, fingers, shoulders, spines?
Any input would be much appreciated.
Kind Regards
I am currently researching Biomedical engineering - Orthopaedics as part of my engineering PhD (Mechanical Engineering background). I am very quickly trying to get up to speed on the developments, needs and research into orthopeadic, especially devices. There are many areas of the body that orthopadic devices can be applied to help people.
Total hip replacements seemed to be the most extensively researched and have a good success rate. Am I right in concluding this? Are there areas from an orthopaedic surgeon point of view that needs addressing? I am reading that the predictions for total knee replacements over the next 20 years are going to increase dramatically? How about the demands/needs and research demands for other devices such as ankles, fingers, shoulders, spines?
Any input would be much appreciated.
Kind Regards