B02 – Transformation of mechanical energy as internal energy source for electrically active implants
Summary of the work programme
Sensory and therapeutic functions are investigated by building on the existing implementation of energy-harvesting units in hip endoprostheses, which generate electrical energy from the patient's kinetic energy. This represents a significant step towards intelligent hip endoprostheses. Clinically relevant problems such as implant loosening and bone density are addressed. These are recorded in situ using appropriate integrated sensors. Electrical stimulation of the surrounding bone bed will enable therapeutic measures to preserve the implant longer.
Project leader
PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Daniel Klüß
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Tel.: +49 381 494 9343
Institution
Rostock University Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics
Doberaner Straße 142
18057 Rostock
Staff
Lorena Mülders
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Associated staff
Franziska Geiger
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