Designing and manufacturing of biodegradable orthopaedic devices
Status: Complete
Year: 2018
Funded: $5,000
Grant Type: Grant in Aid
Biodegradable orthopaedic implants, which can dissolve in human body, have gained growing interest because they promote bone growth and eliminate the need for secondary surgical treatment. These contribute directly the increase of patients’ comfort and reduction of bone healing time.
Researcher
// Dr Bartosz Nowak – University of Canterbury