Research projects

Areas of research interest

Our areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• actions of joints
• enhancing knowledge of the mechanics of bone microstructure
• interaction of ligaments and their attachments
• musculoskeletal interaction

We also work on the engineering of:

• prostheses such as replacement knee joints, elbows, shoulders and hips
• graft materials
• cements (application and removal)
• articular cartilage surface
• meniscus and action of wear

Research projects

In previous years our students have conducted research into the following areas:

• finite element modelling of the hip after hip replacement.
• measurements to evaluate fracture healing and behaviour of fracture fixation devices.
• micromotion of tibial stem in total knee replacement in revision surgery.
• study of the influence of floor type on impact during falling.
• using vibration response of bone to help surgeons conducting replacement surgery.