| Current Topics | |||
Contact and explicit dynamic loading is used in the lab to model THR. |
Aims
and Objectives Our Objective is to become a global leader in the field of biomechanics by developing new surgical techniques and tools, providing deeper insight into the mechanical workings of the body, and ultimately improving the lives of patients.
Areas of Interest The primary area of interest for biomechanics lab is in applying the use miniature sensors to design new intelligent tools that enhance the precision of orthopaedic surgery. Current research has taken real time readings inside cadaver knees, hips, spines, and hands. Advanced modeling techniques are then used to model the joints. Additional interests include human body vibration, the mechanics of lifting, biomechanics of the spine, and finger pulley systems. Other research includes advanced seat suspension design to minimize human body vibration, active vibration control and real time diagnosis of vehicle passenger interface, applications of time variant constraint conditions to flexible multi-body systems and optimum motion.
About UIC Biomechanics The UIC Biomechanics Lab consists of two laboratories; one located in the Engineering Research Facility (ERF 1032) and one located in the Medical Sciences Building (MSS 400). The ERF lab contains state of the art computers with advanced CAD and FEA capabilities, data acquisition systems, motion analysis systems, a full machine shop, shakers, and vibration analysis tools. The MSS lab contains 4 freezers, surgical tools, operating tables, and Instron machines. Both labs work closely with the UIC Department of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopaedics, and Bioengineering.
|
||
A parametric model of the Cervical Spine is used to undertand the effects of Spine interventions, like Anterior Spine Fixation. |
|||
A FEM allows the study of Lumbar Spine instrumentation, like fusion and othes. |
|||
Improper alignment or balancing of the total knee arthroplasty can produce peak pressures that will cause accelerated wear or premature failure of the bone prosthesis interface. |
|||