Developing a methodology for analysis and manufacturing of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint using rapid prototyping technique
Nasr, Emad Abouel . 2015
The purpose of this paper is to design and analyze four proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) prosthesis thorough finite element analysis (FEA) and fabricate them using rapid prototyping (RP) technique. Arthritis of the finger joints is an important pathology of the hand. Major complaints in arthritis are stiffness, deformity and severe pain. The pain is due to the inflammatory process that occurs due to pathology, which involves joint degeneration, synovial swelling and ligament and muscle stiffness. Among the surgical treatment of arthritis is Arthroplasty which involves replacing the diseased joint with an artificial joint.
Orthopedic problems are significantly increasing posing pressure to healthcare systems. Traditional clinical procedures for traumatic bone fracture applications comprise the use of high stiffness…
The purpose of this paper is to design and analyze four proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) prosthesis thorough finite element analysis (FEA) and fabricate them using rapid prototyping (RP)…