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Hip Pad For Neurosurgery

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Design a refined prototype hip pad that prevents pain and loss of sensation (Meralgia Paresthetica) caused by the compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve during long neurosurgeries in the prone position.

Project Overview

The team will cooperate with the client, Dr. Hanna, and receive mentorship from an advisor, Professor Murphy, to build a new prototype of a hip pad to be used for clinical testing during neurosurgery. The team aims to prevent numbness, burning, and decreased sensation of the outer thigh that occurs after waking up from long procedures in the prone position due to compression of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve. This condition is termed Meralgia Paresthetica. The team will achieve this by selecting a biomaterial and design geometry that relieves pressure off of the hip bone and prevents impingement by the inguinal ligament, building off of Dr. Hanna's current patented design and the hip pad utilized in the OR presently.

Team Picture

Team Picture (From Left to Right): Amber Schneider, Caden Chier, Callie Saric, Jason Goetting, James Koeper, Sanam Jhaveri
Team Picture (From Left to Right): Amber Schneider, Caden Chier, Callie Saric, Jason Goetting, James Koeper, Sanam Jhaveri

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Team Members

  • Jason Goetting - Team Leader
  • Sanam Jhaveri - Communicator
  • Caden Chier - BSAC
  • Amber Schneider - Co-BWIG
  • Callie Saric - Co-BWIG
  • James Koeper - BPAG
  • Jacob Sveum

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. William Murphy - Advisor
  • Dr. Amgad Hanna - Client
  • Dr. Lennon Rodgers - Alternate Contact

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