In-vivo study of a novel bio-degradable bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation
Grant Data
Project Title
In-vivo study of a novel bio-degradable bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation
Principal Investigator
Professor Yeung, Kelvin Wai Kwok
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Leung Frankie Ka Li
(Co-Investigator)
Emeritus Professor Luk Keith Dip Kei
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Cheung Kenneth Man Chee
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2012-11-01
Amount
491943
Conference Title
In-vivo study of a novel bio-degradable bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation
Presentation Title
Keywords
Bone substitute, Fracture, Magnesium
Discipline
Materials,Orthopaedics/Traumatology
HKU Project Code
Trauma-11-50Y
Grant Type
AO Foundation Research Fund
Funding Year
2012
Status
Completed
Objectives
The aim of the current project is to evaluate this wide profile of the mechanical properties of the hybrid biomaterials under in-vivo conditions, which will aid in overcoming the problems associated with the currently used bone cements.