Detail A2 · Glenoid implant design & optimizationOngoing
A shoulder implant that stays in place
In a total shoulder replacement, the glenoid component (the socket side) can loosen over time. It is one of the most common causes of failure. Our team is working toward a design that resists it.
9 biomechanical & FE studies reviewed
3 project phases
Problem statement
Glenoid loosening is one of the most common causes of failure in total shoulder replacement. How can the implant’s design reduce it?
Team & role
Georges Charpak Institute of Human BiomechanicsPartner institute
Methodology & approach
- Literature review. A critical review of nine biomechanical and finite-element studies on glenoid loosening.
- Modeling. A finite-element model of a cemented glenoid implant.
- Lab testing. Testing the cemented implant to validate the model and guide a new design.
Results & findings
Project in progress, in collaboration with the Georges Charpak Institute of Human Biomechanics.
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