Advanced Intramedullary Nailing Systems

拟议项目旨在开发通常用于骨折修复的先进骨科植入物（髓内钉和相关锁定螺钉）。这些新一代金属植入物将采用以物理化学和机械性能研究为中心的综合研究方法进行开发。具有上级设计和机械性能（小直径和高强度）以及改善骨固定的新一代髓内钉系统是关键的预期结局。该项目产生的知识预计将导致行业合作伙伴（Austofix）的增长。在生物材料的多学科领域的世界级研究人员的培训将是一个额外的成果。

The proposed project is aimed at developing advanced orthopaedic implants (intramedullary nails and associated locking screws) commonly used for bone fracture repair. These new generation metallic implants will be developed using a comprehensive research approach centred on physico-chemical and mechanical properties investigations. A new generation of intramedullary nailing systems with superior design and mechanical properties (small diameter and high strength) and improved bone fixation is the key expected outcome. The knowledge generated in the project is expected to lead to the growth of the Industry Partner (Austofix). Training of a world class researcher in the multidisciplinary field of biomaterials will be an additional outcome.