Sensor-based measurement for advanced monitoring and early detection of PE wear in total knee arthroplasties

• Published in: Current directions in biomedical engineering Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 283 - 286
• Main Authors: Schaufler, Anna, Fritzsche, Holger, Bertrand, Jessica, Lohmann, Christoph, Boese, Axel, Friebe, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: De Gruyter 01.10.2021
• Subjects: early wear detection; implanted sensor; orthopaedic implant; Polyethylene wear

Polyethylene (PE) inlays of knee endoprostheses are exposed to constant mechanical stress causing particle abrasion and volumetric wear. With the current inlay surveillance strategy, significant change often can be only detected when the implant has already failed. To reduce medical complications ar...