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Cyst blaster: minimally invasive device to remove baker cysts

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To relieve pain by removing a Baker cyst about the knee via an ultrasound-guided minimally invasive device.

Project Overview

Baker cyst is a common source of knee pain and will only continue to grow. Surgeons do not want to surgically remove a Baker cyst due to a low benefit to risk ratio. However, a minimally invasive option using image guidance would be a viable outpatient option without the use of sedation. The device could be used on other applications such as ganglion cyst removal of the wrist.

Team Picture

Top (left to right): Srihari Gopalan, Zach Spears, Logan De Lacy, Bottom (left to right): Molly Paras, Lauren Fitzsimmons, Peter Wawrzyn
Top (left to right): Srihari Gopalan, Zach Spears, Logan De Lacy, Bottom (left to right): Molly Paras, Lauren Fitzsimmons, Peter Wawrzyn

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Team Members

  • Molly Paras - Co-Team Leader
  • Zach Spears - Co-Team Leader
  • Peter Wawrzyn - Communicator
  • Srihari Gopalan - BSAC
  • Lauren Fitzsimmons - BWIG
  • Logan De Lacy - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Sarah Sandock - Advisor
  • Dr. Ken Lee - Client

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