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| Title of host publication | Proceedings 2th annual IEEE-EMBS conference |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | V 2710-2713 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-7803-5164-9 |
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| Publication status | Published - 29 Oct 1998 |
| Event | 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1998 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 29 Oct 1998 → 1 Nov 1998 Conference number: 20 |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
| Volume | 5 |
Conference
| Conference | 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1998 |
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| Abbreviated title | EMBC |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 29/10/98 → 1/11/98 |
Keywords
- METIS-145177
- IR-32901
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A completely intramedullary leg lengthening device. / Aalsma, A.M.M.; Hekman, Edsko E.G.; Stapert, J.W.J.L.; Grootenboer, H.J.
Proceedings 2th annual IEEE-EMBS conference. Hong Kong : IEEE, 1998. p. V 2710-2713.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
TY - GEN
T1 - A completely intramedullary leg lengthening device
AU - Aalsma, A.M.M.
AU - Hekman, Edsko E.G.
AU - Stapert, J.W.J.L.
AU - Grootenboer, H.J.
PY - 1998/10/29
Y1 - 1998/10/29
N2 - The procedure and the external fixator for lengthening long bones was developed by G.A. Ilizarov in the late 1960's. This technique has, despite its proven abilities for leg lengthening and correction of angular deformities, some considerable disadvantages for patients. Discomfort, infections and restricted weight bearing are some reasons for the development of a completely intramedullary device for leg lengthening. The device developed is a telescopic intramedullary nail with a maximum diameter of 13 mm, which can be lengthened with 0.5 mm steps induced by a shape memory alloy actuator. The electrical energy for the actuator is supplied from outside the body by inductive coupling of two solenoid coils. Internally, the electrical energy is transformed to thermal energy by thermofoils and Peltier-elements
AB - The procedure and the external fixator for lengthening long bones was developed by G.A. Ilizarov in the late 1960's. This technique has, despite its proven abilities for leg lengthening and correction of angular deformities, some considerable disadvantages for patients. Discomfort, infections and restricted weight bearing are some reasons for the development of a completely intramedullary device for leg lengthening. The device developed is a telescopic intramedullary nail with a maximum diameter of 13 mm, which can be lengthened with 0.5 mm steps induced by a shape memory alloy actuator. The electrical energy for the actuator is supplied from outside the body by inductive coupling of two solenoid coils. Internally, the electrical energy is transformed to thermal energy by thermofoils and Peltier-elements
KW - METIS-145177
KW - IR-32901
U2 - 10.1109/IEMBS.1998.745234
DO - 10.1109/IEMBS.1998.745234
M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 0-7803-5164-9
SP - V 2710-2713
BT - Proceedings 2th annual IEEE-EMBS conference
PB - IEEE
CY - Hong Kong
ER -