Project Overview

With the growing need for knee replacement surgery, finding methods to stave off risky operations is becoming increasingly important. Knee replacement surgery, in particular, is rarely a one-shot deal, often requiring multiple replacements, physical therapy, and frequent doctors appointments throughout the life of the patient. Mechanical traction is used as a treatment intervention for degenerative joint disease, particularly in the knee. Our goal is to create a device to offer rehabilitative joint distraction for those with chronic knee problems.

Team Picture

Files

• Knee Traction PDS V1.0 (September 19, 2012)
• Knee Traction PDS V2.0 (October 22, 2012)
• Knee Traction Mid-Semester Presentation (October 24, 2012)
• Final Report (December 12, 2012)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Alex Lavanway - Team Leader
• Michael Schmidt - Communicator
• Ryan Reynebeau - BSAC
• Ryan Keuler - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
• Kim Skinner - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2012: Knee traction device
• Fall 2011: Creating distraction at the knee joint: a treatment option for osteoarthritis