Student Work
Protocol for Evaluating the Dynamic Compression of Knee and Ankle Arthrodesis Nails
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open in viewerIt is important for an arthrodesis nail to maintain compression for successful bony fusion. To test new designs of arthrodesis nails a device and protocol were developed to accurately measure compression within a joint over time. The protocol utilized a uniaxial testing machine to cyclically load the samples 10,000 times at 1 Hz from 0-200 lbs. Using Sawbones as a testing model, a 10% decrease in compression was experienced with a standard locked nail. Using this method, new and old designs of arthrodesis nails can be compared to determine which best maintains compression.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-042507-193055
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- Year
- 2007
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- Date created
- 2007-04-25
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- Major
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