College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:51:32
Major
Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
4800:491
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
This honors project details the design and development of an internal orthopedic implant that surgically corrects the midfoot fracture and subsequent arch collapse in patients with Charcot arthropathy. The client of the project is Dr. David Kay, an orthopedic surgeon with the Crystal Clinic in Akron, Ohio. He presented a problem surrounding surgical implants meant to repair Charcot arthropathy. Implants that repair the midfoot fracture failed at a rate of about 60%. A team of senior biomedical engineering students attending the University of Akron developed a goal to design a new surgical implant that would reduce the failure rate of reconstruction of the midfoot in patients with Charcot Fracture. To meet this goal, the team implemented a methodical design approach consisting of 5 stages. Each stage had specific objectives or outputs that were evaluated for successful completion in relation to the scope of the project. The result of this project is an implant design and alpha prototype that meets customer requirements, engineering requirements, and solves the clinical problem initially presented by Dr. Kay. In addition, a Design History File was developed that documents the entire design process.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Adel Alhalawani
First Reader
Dr. Amber Irwin
Second Reader
Dr. James Keszenheimer
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Willits
Recommended Citation
Martin, Jessi and Falokun, Deborah, "A Novel Approach to Mid-foot Reconstruction Surgery in Patients with Charcot Arthropathy" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1192.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1192
Dr._Irwin_Signature.pdf (390 kB)
Dr.A and Dr. K Signature.pdf (205 kB)