NSF funded Innovation in Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Fracture Fixation

Medicarbone Inc.

Project ## Design and Development of Minimally-Invasive Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Using Intramedullary Sleeve and Injectable, Light-Triggered Bone Cement

Leadership Team:

• Principal Investigator PI: Krishna Kolan

  • Contact Information: 520 292-3109

  • Address:

  • 2820 E Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716--1518

Funding Timeline:

• Award Number: NSF AWARD: 2322411 – SBIR Phase I

• Total Funding Allocated: $273,563

• Project Duration: Estimated from October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024

Funding Organization:

National Science Foundation NSF

Program Director: Henry Ahn

Abstract Overview:

This Small Business Innovation Research SBIR Phase I project addresses the pressing need for advancements in orthopedic procedures. The goal is to innovate and provide less invasive solutions that stabilize and repr fractured bones using an intramedullary nl technique enhanced with a light-triggered bone cement system.

The objectives m to:

1. Develop multi-layered intramedullary IM sleeve prototypes.

2. Synthesize and optimize the in situ, photopolymerizable polymeric resin system for IM sleeves.

3. Create removal methods for cured polymers using minimally invasive tools.

4. Evaluate biocompatibility and showcase device efficacy through in vitro and cadaveric testing.

This research will contribute to advancements in bone fracture healing techniques and potentially streamline surgical procedures for better patient outcomes, reducing complications and costs associated with traditional methods.

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