Associate Professor Devakar Epari, Professor Michael Schuetz
and international collaborators have developed a flexible but durable plate that harnesses the body’s natural bone-healing ability. The biphasic plate is available in Europe and has been implanted in over 100 patients as part of a post-market study assessing its ability to treat fractures of the distal femur – the lower thigh bone. These fractures are particularly challenging to treat and can lead to long-term disability if not healed properly. Unlike conventional rigid implants, the biphasic plate allows micro movements that prompt bridges of soft bone and cartilage to form across the fracture, promoting robust and rapid bone healing. It is also less likely to fail from fatigue, thus reducing post-surgery complications and the need for further operations.
Watch Devakar and Michael talk about their research
Find Prof Epari’s QUT Academic Profile here.
Find Prof Schuets’ QUT Academic Profile here.
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