Joint Laxity - A testing protocol will be developed and used to quantify the joint laxity of the knee using the knee simulator. This will be compared to a physicians assessment of the joint. Will work closely with KUMC . Joint Load Measurement - Load cells need to be designed, constructed, and validated to measure the dynamic loads across the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral articulation. Senior or Masters 1 year 3D Model of Knee Simulator - A mathematical model of the loads on the knee during simulation needs to be developed.
Programming is required.
Masters or PhD 1 to 2 years Environmental Chamber - To properly simulate the body's environment for wear studies, a chamber must be designed and built to keep a set of prostheses lubricated and at body temperature.