Comprehensive development and preparation for the
implementation of innovative implant solutions in the treatment of animals,
surgical instruments for their implantology and
biodegradable surgical thread for veterinary medicine
Project
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A project is a comprehensive
approach to the issues of orthopedic implantation in veterinary medicine. The
aim of the project is (1) development of modification technology of osseointegratory coatings of orthopedic implants based on hydroxyapatite (HA) and copper nanoparticles
(CuNp) and the study of their antibacterial
properties; (2) development of technological processes for the manufacture of
surgical orthopedic instruments necessary for the proper implantation of the
above-mentioned implants and (3) development of technologies for the production
of bioresorbable surgical threads.
Based on a review of literaturę and own experience, consortium formulated the
following hypotheses: (1) by applying appropriate technology to modify osseointegration coatings it is possible to make implants
with antibacterial properties; (2) developed instruments will ensure the
precise course of surgical procedures, taking into account the delicate
structures of articular connections in domestic animals;
(3) knowledge of the plasticity model of the material and recrystallization
will enable the development of an extrusion and drawing scheme allowing to
obtain large plastic deformations and high mechanical properties of the
produced wires, giving the possibility of using them as resorbable
surgical threads. As part of the implementation of the project, (1) shells will
be created that give the implants osteointegrational
properties. Also, the combination of the anti-bacterial properties of CuNp and excellent biocompatibility of HA will be an
effective way to reduce the risk of infection after implantation of long-term
implants. As part of the project, construction projects and developed
technological processes will be made to create surgical orthopedic instruments
necessary for the correct implantation of implants. Special resorbable
surgical threads will be made of special magnesium and zinc alloys that have
good biocompatibility and corrosive properties.