Numerical design studies on a novel electrostimulative osteosynthesis system for the mandible

Abstract: Fractures or other major bone defects in the mandible are commonly treated by mounting a reconstruction plate at the fracture site. To avoid complications due to loosening of the implant or the fixation screws, electrical stimulation presents a possibility to accelerate bone healing. The aim of this study was to investigate different combinations of activated electrodes and plate designs regarding their feasibility for electrostimulation of the mandibular bone. The electric field distribution for multiple implant designs was computed using the finite element method. The results suggest that the electrode insulation renders a crucial parameter, which influences substantially the stimulation impact and its power consumption.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Numerical design studies on a novel electrostimulative osteosynthesis system for the mandible ; volume:3 ; number:2 ; year:2017 ; pages:613-617 ; extent:5
Current directions in biomedical engineering ; 3, Heft 2 (2017), 613-617 (gesamt 5)

Creator
Raben, Hendrikje
Schmidt, Christian
Sridhar, Karthik
Kämmerer, Peer Wolfgang
Rienen, Ursula van

DOI
10.1515/cdbme-2017-0128
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023030713100985673892
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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