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Development of Load-bearing Fibre Reinforced Composite-based Non-metallic Biometic Bone Implants. 6th. EU Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration (2002-2006). Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences, Knowledge-based Multifunctional Materials, New Production process and Devices.

Project Description and objectives

The project focuses on the research and development of a new bioactive non-resorbable fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) material for load-bearing bone and joint implants in skeletal reconstruction of orthopaedic and trauma patients. A special emphasis will be placed on the development of bioactive and antibacterial surface treatments of the implants. Another objective is to produce novel composite-based bioactive resorbable fixation devices for ligament repairs of the knee and shoulder.

Expected results

Non-metallic FRC structures may provide unmatched possibilities in creation of innovative load-bearing implant designs, which may solve many of the existing clinical problems of skeletal reconstructions. Osteoporotic patients represent one of the main target populations with a great need for improvement of implant performance. The project is expected to have significant impact on the quality of life of patients combined with minimised risk of complications and costs. Also the respective surgical procedures are expected to be less invasive leading to shorter treatment times. In the field of sport medicine, novel composite-based resorbable fixation devices are expected to improve the current outcome of ligament reconstructions.

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