Canine stifle stabilization system: For a circular tibial tuberosity advancement (cTTA) procedure

Author

Wright, Katie ; Newell, Katherine ; Durand, O.

Author_Institution

Biomed. Eng. Dept., Worcester Polytech. Inst., Worcester, MA, USA

fYear

2014

fDate

25-27 April 2014

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

2

Abstract

The goal of this design project is to create an optimal bone plate and screw system to stabilize the stifle joint for a circular tibial tuberosity advancement procedure to treat canine CCL rupture or instability. Design objectives and specifications were developed and several design alternatives were created utilizing a functions-means chart. Six selected possible designs were modeled via CAD and various prototypes and tested via finite element analysis and mechanical testing. The project is currently in the preliminary mechanical testing phase, focusing on collecting data to select two final designs for manufactured prototypes. Future plans include the manufacturing and testing of the selected final plate and screw systems designs.

Keywords

biomechanics; bone; diseases; finite element analysis; mechanical testing; prosthetics; CAD; cTTA procedure; canine stifle stabilization system; circular tibial tuberosity advancement procedure; finite element analysis; functions-means chart; mechanical testing phase; optimal bone plate; screw system; Bones; Cranial; Force; Joints; Ligaments; Prototypes; Testing; CCL (cranial cruciate ligament); Stifle; cTTA (circular tibial tuberosity advancement);

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2014 40th Annual Northeast

Conference_Location

Boston, MA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NEBEC.2014.6972978

Filename

6972978