Subject: Engineering Innovation on Demand in Human Joint Injury Prevention and Reconstruction
Speaker: Dr. Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng, Dept. of Mech. Eng. & Eng. Sci., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Time: At 9:00-11:30am, July 11st, 2011
Place: The meeting room on the fourth floor of the Mechanical and Electrical Building in Yuquan campus
Compere: Professor Fu Xin
Abstract:
Engineering Innovation on Demand in Human Joint Injury Prevention and Reconstruction
Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng, Ph.D
Human knee is the most commonly injured joint, especially during sports activities. Understanding the biomechanics of the knee, injury mechanisms and any functional alteration following injury and treatment is essential for determine the most appropriate exercises to meet the goals of patients. This presentation covers three parts: biomechanics of normal knee, common injury mechanisms, and post-surgery rehabilitation. Mechanics of the joint, ligament, tendon and muscle, and current engineering product for joint reconstruction will be discussed. The current surgical techniques, implants and grafts of joint reconstruction are also presented. In the end, we will discuss obstacles and challenges we are facing and engineering innovation on demand in prevention and treatment of knee joint injury, such as knee implant design and wear.