Plastic surgery projects - Comparative study for small bone fixation

Supervisor(s): John Crock

Location: Southern Health Hospital Network

Ph: 9899 6144 or 0412 001 380

Email: john@johncrock.com

Description:
A comparative study of all the small bone fixation sets looking at torque strength, load strength, compressive strength, ease of use and overall kit design. The researcher will require assistance from the engineering department and will also need volunteer medical students in order to complete the study, in particular when assessing the ease of use of the particular sets.

This is a well encapsulated project that is easily to design and carry out, and will be valuable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in hand surgery, plastic surgery or orthopaedic surgery.