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@article{Li:2017:10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.07.011,
author = {Li, J and Clarke, S and Cobb, JP and Amis, AA},
doi = {10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.07.011},
journal = {Medical Engineering and Physics},
pages = {89--93},
title = {Novel curved surface preparation technique for knee resurfacing},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.07.011},
volume = {49},
year = {2017}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Conventional tools are incapable of preparing the curved articular surface geometry required during cartilage repair procedures. A novel curved surface preparation technique was proposed and tested to provide an accurate low-cost solution. Three shapes of samples, with flat, 30mm radius and 60mm radius surfaces, were manufactured from foam bone substitute for testing. Registering guides and cutting guides were designed and 3-D printed to fit onto the foam samples. A rotational cutting tool with an adapter was used to prepare the surfaces following the guidance slots in the cutting guides. The accuracies of the positions and shapes of the prepared cavities were measured using a digital calliper, and the surface depth accuracy was measured using a 3-D scanner. The mean shape and position errors were both approximately ±0.5mm and the mean surface depth error ranged from 0 to 0.3mm, range −0.3 to +0.45mm 95% CI. This study showed that the technique was able to prepare a curved surface accurately; with some modification it can be used to prepare the knee surface for cartilage repair.
AU - Li,J
AU - Clarke,S
AU - Cobb,JP
AU - Amis,AA
DO - 10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.07.011
EP - 93
PY - 2017///
SN - 1350-4533
SP - 89
TI - Novel curved surface preparation technique for knee resurfacing
T2 - Medical Engineering and Physics
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.07.011
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/55433
VL - 49
ER -
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