Research focus

Osteoporosis service
 
When treating a fracture in an elderly patient, it is of vital importance to fixate the fracture with maximum stability whilst ensuring fast mobilization. Following this initial treatment, the possibility of existing osteoporosis must be investigated and treated if necessary. This procedure includes a bone density examination, therapy and rehabilitation.

Since 1 January 2006, the A & E Hospital Murnau has offered its patients this service in the detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Bone density measurements are carried out and an appropriate treatment plan is made. The patient data collected is also used for quality management purposes. It allows us to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the treatment measures introduced.

Fracture healing

To predict the healing process of complex fractures, numerical simulation models can be used to provide the mechanical and biological data and resulting differentiation processes of the tissue involved. To validate such models, biomechanical data of typical fractures must be collected. The numerical model predictions must be substantiated by observations of real healing processes in patients. This project is carried out in cooperation with the University of Ulm.
 
Arthrodesis

In the treatment of arthrodesis, techniques based on the insertion of two parallel screws are used. This project aims to investigate the influence of different screw positions as well as the introduction of a bone span on the primary stability of osteosynthesis.