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Development of a two pin fixator for temporary stabilization of long bone fractures

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Devices for the fixation of a bone fracture

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Project Overview

A two-pin fixator of long bone fractures is required for use in the Emergency Room (ER) in order to stabilize the femur of trauma patients until they can be transported to surgery. Currently, only a single traction pin device is used to hold the leg in place via a rope and a pulley. This device is not maneuverable and initiates a lot of pain and discomfort in the patient. A four-pin fixation device is also used to stabilize femur fractures; however this can only be accomplished in the operating room, not in the ER. Our goal is to design and manufacture a two-pin fixation device that can be easily inserted into the patient’s femur in the ER, and can prevent any translation of the femur in all planes of movement. Lastly, the screws used must be durable and easy to drill, and the external fixation bar must be radiolucent for use in X-Ray.

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From left to right: Derek Klavas, Marc Egeland, Rob Bjerregaard, Cole Drifka
From left to right: Derek Klavas, Marc Egeland, Rob Bjerregaard, Cole Drifka

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Team Members

  • Derek Klavas - Team Leader
  • Robert Bjerregaard - Communicator
  • Cole Drifka - BSAC
  • Marc Egeland - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Wan-Ju Li - Advisor
  • Dr. Ken Noonan - Client
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