Category Archives: Handheld Instruments

Msc Assignment – Detecting and mapping the location of an instrument passing through the ankle joint

Background The ankle joint is one of the common locations for osteochondral defects (OCDs), which is damage of articular cartilage and possibly subchondral bone. If OCDs are left untreated, there is a potential risk of developing early osteoarthritis. Therefore, early detection and treatment of OCDs is highly important. We are currently designing a minimally invasive […]

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MSc Assignment – A mechanical method for in-vivo detection of cartilage damage

Background The ankle joint is one of the common locations for osteochondral defects (OCDs), which is damage of articular cartilage and possibly subchondral bone. If OCDs are left untreated, there is a potential risk of developing early osteoarthritis. Therefore, early detection and treatment of OCDs is highly important. We are currently designing a minimally invasive […]

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Handheld Instruments – Description

Drive Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique where patients are operated through small incisions in one of their joints. The knee, shoulder and ankle are most frequently operated. This technique is highly popular as it has tremendous advantages for the patient in terms of quick recovery and rehabilitation. However, the limited access to the […]

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