Orthopaedic trauma plate and method for forming same
AssigneesNational University of Singapore, National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd
InventorsGavin Kane O'Neill, Lina Yan
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for forming an orthopaedic implant. The method comprises determining one or more parameters of a bone, of a subject, to which the implant is to be attached, and calculating specifications based on parameters. That calculation includes calculating a mechanical property relating to elasticity of the implant, a length of the implant, and positions of two or more fixation locations by which to fix the implant to the bone. The method further comprises forming the implant based on the specifications, wherein each fixation location comprises a longitudinal axis through the implant, and calculating specifications comprises calculating a trajectory for the longitudinal axis of the respective fixation location.
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An orthopaedic implant formed for a specific subject, the orthopaedic implant being formed in accordance with specifications, the specifications comprising an elasticity, a length, and positions of two or more fixation locations by which to fix the orthopaedic implant to a bone of the specific subject, the specifications being determined from a weight of the subject and the bone of the specific subject, wherein each fixation location comprises a longitudinal axis through the orthopaedic_implant along a trajectory of the longitudinal axis calculated to optimise an anchoring direction of an anchor used with the orthopaedic implant, and the fixation locations are located relative to one another to reduce creation of localised stresses in the bone after fixation of the orthopaedic implant thereto, the implant further comprising a solid shell with an internal lattice structure in the solid shell, wherein the solid shell fully encloses the internal lattice structure.
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